What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology position at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
SUMMARY
The Department of Psychology seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology, to join our collegial and collaborative department in Fall 2026.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring, and advising, active scholarship in their field, service to the university and the broader community, and a commitment to the Christian faith. Specialization is open and overall fit with the current faculty areas will be evaluated. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach electives in their area of expertise, as well as contribute with enthusiasm to the department’s foundational offerings.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive Christian university whose mission is to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly, emphasizing moral, spiritual, and intellectual development. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences expands on this mission by fostering intellectual curiosity, open inquiry, critical thinking, the pursuit of knowledge, responsible civic engagement, and a deep understanding of the relationship of the Christian faith and reason. More information may be found on the university website at www.pba.edu.
STATUS
Consideration of candidates will begin immediately.
Qualifications:EDUCATION
Applicants should hold a PhD (or PsyD) in psychology by the position start date.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD (or PsyD) in psychology.
- Record of successful teaching, service, and scholarly activity appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Christian commitment and the ability to integrate Christian faith with traditional coursework.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for advising and mentoring undergraduates with varied career interests.
- Collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills, able to work well within the Department of Psychology and our larger School of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and a research agenda that values student involvement and mentoring.
- Experience in creating successful and interactive online courses in platforms such as Canvas.
- Expertise incorporating service-learning experiences into course curricula.
POSITION DETAILS
This is a full-time position, with a starting date of August 2026. The teaching load is four courses per semester, with an option for additional summer courses as well as developing and delivering courses in an online format.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applications must be submitted through the university’s career portal at pba.edu. At least three (3) references should be included within the CV.
About Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive, interdenominational Christian university founded in 1968 offering baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, and uniquely located in one of the fast-growing areas of Florida, West Palm Beach. PBA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and was recently ranked as one of the best value colleges and universities in Florida (SmartAsset, Jan 2025). The university’s mission of equipping students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction and serve God boldly currently inspires a diverse student body of more than 4,000.