Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Psychology Department at Rhodes College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Clinical/Counseling or Developmental Psychology, to begin Fall 2027.  Specialization within one of these areas is open, with particular interest in candidates whose work bridges lifespan development and clinical/counseling perspectives. Area of research is open and may include, but is not limited to, social and emotional development, family and peer relationships, mental health and well-being, stress and resilience, developmental psychopathology, prevention and intervention, health disparities, and contextual influences on development and well-being. Teaching responsibilities will include five courses per year and will consist of a combination of introductory and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Collaborative research and teaching opportunities exist across several interdisciplinary programs at Rhodes, including Africana Studies, Latin American and Latinx Studies, Educational Studies, Data Analytics, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Health Equity, or Urban Studies. The successful candidate must demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching and research at a liberal arts college. Rhodes College believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as an institution, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Research will be supported by start-up funds, annual travel funds, lab space and there are possibilities for additional research support including summer research funds. In addition, opportunities for collaborative research are available through our partnerships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee Medical School, and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in an appropriate subdiscipline of psychology by July 2027.

Rhodes is a nationally ranked residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, community excellence, service to others, and honor among ourselves. Our students live and learn on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, located in the heart of Memphis, an economic, medical, and culturally diverse center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a major metropolitan area.

Rhodes College prides itself on providing a welcoming environment for employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how the candidate will foster an inclusive learning environment where students from a wide variety of perspectives, beliefs, and backgrounds learn how to engage in civil and respectful dialogue.

Also, you must include the following under Additional Documents: 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 5) a research plan.

Review of completed applications will begin October 7th and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited for short-listed applicants, at which time you will be prompted for the names and contact information for three (3) references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.