The Department of Psychology at Hillsdale College is committed to recovering psychology’s roots in the humanities and respecting its debt to Western philosophy and religion without relinquishing its empirical and practical contributions to this tradition. A full-time, tenure-track professor (open rank) is sought who shares this commitment, is motivated to teach in light of it, and has demonstrable experience with modern psychology’s framework, methods, and findings. The ideal candidate would have a passion for the history of ideas, liberal education, and cultivating the life of the mind with students and would be comfortable teaching in a broadly conservative and Christian context. While applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or ABD status), the department will consider candidates in areas outside of psychology—e.g., theology, philosophy—provided they have training in psychology at least at the master’s level.

Beyond introductory psychology and topics in the candidate’s special area of interest, teaching responsibilities are flexible. Candidates should, however, be willing and able to take up subjects spanning the range of the discipline’s subfields—especially those related to psychopathology and clinical treatment, should circumstances require it. Quality teaching takes priority at the college, but the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported in the scholarly activities he or she undertakes.

Further questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Collin Barnes, Psychology Department Chair, at cbarnes@hillsdale.edu.

Hillsdale College is a small (1500 students), fiercely independent Christian liberal arts college dedicated to the perpetuation of freedom through serious learning and moral formation. It is committed to the Western intellectual tradition and requires genuine excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Complete applications should include the following:

• Response to the College’s Mission Statement (https://www.hillsdale.edu/about/mission/)
• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Examples of published research/writing
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts