Department of Psychology, Lawrence University of Wisconsin
Developmental Psychologist
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Psychology—Developmental
Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position Assistant Professor of Psychology with a developmental focus to begin September 1, 2025.
We seek an individual who is a dedicated teacher passionate about working with undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, an active and engaging scholar, and an effective mentor for students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will teach courses related to developmental psychology (e.g., child and/or adult development, developmental-focused laboratory course, advanced topics course in the faculty member’s specialty). Additionally, this position will contribute to foundational psychology courses (e.g., intro, research methods) and senior capstone on rotation.
Primary duties include: teaching, leading occasional tutorials and supervising independent study projects and internships; grading, advising and mentoring students; assisting in curricular planning; and, related departmental and institutional service. The teaching load is two courses per term (one course with 2 laboratory sections count as a full load) for three ten-week terms a year, including participation in Lawrence’s flagship First Year Studies program on rotation. The First Year Studies curriculum presents an interdisciplinary introduction to the liberal arts intended to support new students’ fundamental skills as readers, writers, and thinkers.
Candidates’ research may be in any area of developmental psychology. Candidates are expected to lead undergraduate research projects and connect scholarship with teaching. Laboratory space and start-up funds are available.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a closely related field prior to the time of appointment (9/1/2025); ABD is acceptable for selection. Interested candidates should submit the following materials at: https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com : (1) a cover letter explaining your interest in Lawrence and describing ways you can help Lawrence become more inclusive, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests that addresses your commitment to fostering a truly engaged and supportive experience for a diverse community of learners, (4) a research statement that includes a discussion of how you plan to engage undergraduates in research and how your research may be particularly suited to a liberal arts setting, (5) a statement on your approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism and (6) a list of 3 references. Applications will be evaluated starting September 15, 2024.
Lawrence is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Lawrence by: (1) further diversifying the faculty and/or (2) demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity, or research; and (3) showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body. Candidates are encouraged to read about Lawrence and its surrounding community at Colleges That Change Lives, https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com, and www.lawrence.edu. For further information, please contact the Search Committee chair, Lori Hilt (lori.m.hilt@lawrence.edu).
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Contact: lori.m.hilt@lawrence.edu