Wednesday, August 29, 2012

JOBS: Rhodes College, Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Rhodes College invites applications for a non-tenurable three-year appointment beginning in August 2013.  The candidate will teach courses in introductory psychology, research methods, and courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. and have a strong interest in teaching Psychology in a liberal arts college environment. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load during a two-semester academic year. We also value student engagement in research. http://www.rhodes.edu/psych/default.asp.

Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee.  We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. 

Rhodes College values an inclusive and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation's 19th largest city. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis.   

Please apply online at jobs.rhodes.edu. Completed applications will include a letter of application that addresses your interests in teaching and working at a liberal arts college, a curriculum vitae, a research statement that includes how undergraduates can be involved in your research, samples of published work, evidence of effective teaching and three letters of reference. The review of completed applications will begin October 15th and continue until the position is filled. For further information please contact Dr. Natalie Person, person@rhodes.edu.


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Katherine White, Ph.D.
Dept. of Psychology
Rhodes College
2000 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38139
901.843.3235