Assistant Professor of Psychology

Coe College, a small liberal arts college of 1,200 students in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Psychology. The successful candidate will have a specialization in behavioral or cognitive neuroscience. The successful candidate will teach a 3:3 load, including regularly teaching Biopsychology and upper-level neuroscience courses. Additional courses may include Introductory Psychology, Statistics, a first- year seminar and/or upper-level seminar course in an area of interest to the candidate.

The Department is committed to a student-centered perspective and an inclusive approach to teaching and research. A doctoral degree is required by the start date. Preference will be given to candidates who can provide evidence of successful teaching, an active program of research adaptable to student-faculty collaboration, and who have an academic background in psychology. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Coe’s Psychology Department includes seven full-time faculty and is an integral part of the college’s interdisciplinary Neuroscience major. The Department has a strong commitment to provide intensive, hands-on research experiences and internship placements for its students.

A complete application includes:

Applicants should submit their materials via the link below and request that their recommenders send letters directly to the Office of the Provost at provost@coe.edu. Applicants will be considered complete only when all materials, including letters of recommendation, have been received.

Teaching statement: The Coe College Psychology Department is committed to student-centered teaching and mentorship in the liberal arts tradition, and to a learning environment that reflects a wide range of cultural, social, and intellectual perspectives. Please describe your teaching philosophy and background, provide evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations), and explain how you would help students from varied backgrounds and levels of preparation succeed through your teaching, mentoring, or other contributions to the department and college.

Research statement: The Coe College Psychology Department has a strong tradition in and commitment to collaborative student/faculty research. Please provide a description of the research program that you would bring to or develop at the college. Particular focus should be on describing the role of students as collaborators in your research.

For full consideration, all materials, including letters of recommendation, should be received by November 1. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States, as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Successful completion of a background and driver check is required in accordance with Coe College policy.

Questions about the position may be directed to Ellen Lee, Associate Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department and Search Committee, at elee@coe.edu.