"Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology"

The Department of Psychology at Ripon College is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology.

The initial term of the position begins in August 2026. Ph.D. or ABD in Psychology is required with an emphasis in Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology. Applicants should expect to teach courses related to clinical/counseling, such as Psychopathology and Theories of Personality, core classes in General Psychology and/or Research Design and Statistics sequence, and other areas directly related to the candidate’s background or interests. Contributing to our innovative Catalyst program would also be expected. Teaching load is three classes per semester. Our small collegial department is highly supportive of innovations in teaching and research.

The faculty at Ripon College are a talented and dynamic group of teacher-scholars who work closely with a diverse student population on capstone and undergraduate research projects and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with one another on scholarship and creative activity. The faculty benefit from wide-ranging opportunities for support, including curriculum development grants, travel grants, scholarly/artistic grants, and colleague teaching grants. Successful applicants for faculty positions at Ripon College will join a group of teacher-scholars who embrace the standards of social justice; value the principles of equity and inclusion; and seek to foster and facilitate student achievement at all levels.

Deadline: Screening will begin October 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Application: Applicants should submit the following documents as PDF files to Dr. Julia Manor, Search Committee Chair, at psychologysearch@ripon.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statements outlining teaching philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts
• Submit two letters of reference

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or ABD in an area of Psychology related to Clinical, Counseling, and/or School Psychology
• Ability to teach and advise in areas related to clinical and counseling psychology as well as core courses in the department
• Energy and enthusiasm for service within the Psychology Department and engaging with prospective students
• Clearly articulated research agenda
• Strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in multicultural environments and interest in developing curricula related to diverse populations
• Willingness to develop courses building on the established curricula
• Willingness to engage in collaborative work across disciplines
• Commitment to undergraduate education
• Evidence of teaching experience