Faculty, Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychological Science at Gardner-Webb University (GWU) announces a 9-month tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor or an Instructor of Psychology. This is a campus-based position that primarily teaches seated classes in our undergraduate program. We are looking for a candidate who is ABD or already has a Ph.D. in General/Experimental Psychology, who could also teach introductory level courses in general psychology and developmental psychology and other courses as needed. Candidates with various areas of specialization will be considered, such as biological psychology/neuroscience, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, sensation-perception, social psychology, health psychology, and sport psychology.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Uphold and further the Gardner-Webb University Mission and Statement of Values
• Instruct, evaluate, and advise students in the context of the Psychological Science curriculum
• Develop courses in one’s field of interest
• Mentor students on research projects
• Write and secure research grants
• Participate in activities of state, regional, and national organizations to promote the Department of Psychological Science within academic and professional communities.
• Participate as a member of department and University level committees.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ABD or Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology.
  
  

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit in a single .pdf file a letter of interest, statement of professional purpose, contact information for two professional references, and current curriculum vitae.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.