Assistant Professor
The Bradley University Department of Psychology seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology beginning August 2024. We seek candidates whose research bridges two or more of the following: Neuroscience, Health, Clinical, Social, Aging, or other allied disciplines. The successful candidate will teach an introductory neuroscience course, research methods in psychology, a team-taught introductory psychology course, and opportunities to teach courses in an area of expertise (3/3 course load). Support is available to establish an active research program that will meaningfully engage undergraduate students. A PhD or ABD in Psychology or an allied discipline is required by the start date. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of their teaching responsibilities.
The award-winning Psychology Department at Bradley is characterized by collegial and supportive faculty and staff who drive student success through engaged learning. As one of the most diverse academic programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Psychology is deeply committed to fostering a welcoming, caring, diverse, and inclusive learning environment for our students, faculty, and staff.
Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates who can enhance the diversity of the faculty and/or develop the ability to support an increasingly diverse student body are encouraged to apply. Applications must include: a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, a curriculum vita, a research statement, copies of representative papers, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness and a diversity statement that outlines how they will integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into their pedagogy. Three letters of recommendation will be solicited from those who are invited to interview.
Review of applications will begin October 9, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Bradley University is a top-ranked private university in Peoria, Illinois, that offers nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Located midway between Chicago and St. Louis, the Greater Peoria Area has a population of 414,000 and is one of the most innovative and family-friendly cities in the nation according to wallethub.com.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program.
