Position Description

Presbyterian College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology specializing in Social Psychology, beginning in Fall 2027. We seek a broadly trained social psychologist who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and who will contribute actively to the intellectual life of our department and college.

A doctoral degree is required; ABD candidates will be considered. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, Social Psychology, and an upper-level course within their area of expertise.

The position carries a 4-3 teaching load. The Department and College support faculty scholarship, particularly research that involves undergraduate students. Faculty are eligible to apply for internal grants supporting research activities, including conference travel. They may work with eligible students to conduct research during the summer through the College’s prestigious Summer Fellows program.

We welcome candidates whose scholarship complements the department’s existing strengths and who are eager to involve undergraduate students in meaningful research experiences.

The Psychology Department

The Psychology Department currently consists of five full-time faculty members and offers a rigorous undergraduate program in psychological science. The psychology major includes a five-course required core in methodology and systems, a five-course foundational grouping representing major areas within psychological science—including developmental, clinical, social, cognitive, and biological—and a variety of elective courses. Approximately 25–30 psychology majors graduate each year.

Additional information about major requirements and course offerings is available on the Psychology Department website.

We are particularly interested in candidates who value close mentorship of undergraduate students and who will contribute to the department’s collaborative and student-centered environment.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically in a single PDF:

• A letter describing your interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• College and graduate school transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation

Application materials should be submitted by email to [email protected].

Questions regarding this listing may be directed to Dr. Sarah Burns, chair of the Department of Psychology, at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College (PC) is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. The college is committed to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students, supports academic freedom, and encourages community involvement. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, PC is approximately 40 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, and about one hour from Columbia. The region offers abundant opportunities for social and recreational activities, with easy access to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Presbyterian College is an EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.  PC is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.