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The Department of Psychology invites applications for atenure-track appointment in social psychology, broadly defined,beginning Fall 2027. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred;Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. We seek acandidate with research and teaching interests in social and/orpersonality psychology whose courses will engage and support ourdiverse undergraduate students and involve them meaningfully inresearch. The Department of Psychology offers one of GrinnellCollege’s largest majors. Our investigative curriculum equipsstudents with strong research skills that facilitate participationin individually mentored research. Modern teaching laboratories,provide the venues for authentic investigations. Ourteacher-scholar model fosters faculty student researchcollaborations.

The teaching load is five courses [OR EQUIVALENT] over two semesters; periodically one coursewill be Tutorial (a topical writing/critical thinking coursefor first-year students, the only College-wide requirementbeyond the completion of a major in an individually-advised curriculum). The successfulcandidates will teach some combination of introductory psychologyand both intermediate and advanced courses in their area ofspecialization. In addition, successful candidates will mentor andengage students in authentic research projects.

To supportthe development of a robust research program involvingundergraduates, the College provides highly competitive start‑upfunds, dedicated laboratory space, and a junior research leavefollowing a successful third‑year review, in addition to regularsabbatical opportunities for tenured faculty. Additionalinformation about our curriculum and faculty can be found at https://www.grinnell.edu/academics/majors-concentrations/psychology.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar ina highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college thatemphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They shouldalso discuss their potential to contribute to a collegecommunity that maintains a diversity of people andperspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of fullconsideration, all application materials should be received byOctober 1st.

Questions about this search should be directed to the searchchair, Professor Chris Ralston, at[PSYCHOLOGYSEARCH@Grinnell.EDU] or 641-269-4040.

Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining asafe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all Collegecommunity members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscriminationin matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access toand participation in its education programs, services, andactivities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteranstatus, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or anyother protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of thebases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes isunlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

Grinnell College recognizes that harassment can relate to anindividual's membership in more than one protected class. Targetingindividuals on the basis of their membership in any protected classis also a violation of Grinnell's Community Standards andResponsibilities and may violate the College's Hate Crime andBias-Motivated Incident Policy. Under these circumstances, theCollege will coordinate the investigation and resolution, providedthat doing so does not unduly delay prompt and equitable resolutionunder this policy.

This policy prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexualassault, and intimate partner violence against Grinnell Collegecommunity members of any gender, gender identity, genderexpression, or sexual orientation. This policy also prohibitsgender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexualnature.

The College has grievance procedures for any individual who hasexperienced harassment or discrimination and wishes to pursueresolution.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successfulcompletion of a background check.