"Assistant Professor of Psychology"

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The Department of Psychology at Wofford College, a small liberal arts college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Clinical and/or Developmental Psychology to begin fall 2026.

At Wofford College, the Psychology Department is part of the Natural Sciences division, and all Psychology majors earn a Bachelor of Science degree. All coursework has an empirical focus, and we strive to incorporate research within and outside of the classroom, including a required semester-long senior thesis course. Our major attracts high-quality students, having maintained a high percentile rank (top 15%) on the Major Field Test in Psychology compared to other institutions over the last 15 years. At Wofford and within the Psychology Department, we place a high value on faculty-student relationships, as evident in our student-led club, the Psychology Society, and a new peer-to-peer student mentorship program, PsychMentor. Faculty enjoy a supportive and engaged work environment.

Expectations

At Wofford, faculty are teacher-scholars with a high aptitude for and interest in undergraduate teaching and advising, community outreach, and a commitment to the liberal arts. Faculty teach a 3-1-3 load when they are teaching 3-credit courses, or a 2-1-2 load for 4-credit (lab) courses. The “1” in the teaching load indicates the January “Interim course” term in which professors teach on a variety of topics using experiential teaching methods or may study abroad with students.

The successful candidate will teach a combination of required general education/core courses and upper-level courses in the psychology major. Within the core curriculum, the new faculty member is expected to teach Introduction to Psychological Science, a general education course that includes a laboratory component, and either Quantitative Methods 1 (Statistics) or Quantitative Methods 2 (Research Methods), all in a rotation with the other psychology faculty. The new faculty member will contribute to teaching at the survey level (for example, Psychopathology, Child & Adolescent / Lifespan Development, Personality), as well as upper-division electives in the candidate’s area of expertise (for example, Child Psychopathology, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Assessment, or new courses proposed by the candidate). All psychology faculty teach a yearly section of the senior research thesis with a team of students working within the professor’s research area. Teaching the senior thesis course allows some faculty research to be conducted as part of the teaching load. (Read more about our senior thesis research model at: http://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00196/full)

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate is expected to develop an active research program that engages undergraduate students in high-quality research. Preference will be given to candidates conducting human research within clinical or developmental areas.

Wofford College provides the opportunity for a sabbatical (one semester plus the Interim term) after every six years of service. To earn tenure after six years, faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, continued scholarly development, and service to the college.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology from an APA-accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the collegiate level and those with experience conducting human research using quantitative methods within clinical and/or developmental areas.

Applications

For consideration, please apply using the provided link, which will direct you to the Wofford College Careers page. Your application should include a single document containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (which should include an articulation of interest in, and understanding of, working at a residential, liberal arts college and a list of courses that you are qualified to teach along with evidence for such qualification), statement of research interests (which should include a description of a research plan that incorporates undergraduate student researchers at Wofford), and two samples of published scholarly work. We request that you arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent directly to PsychologySearch@wofford.edu. The application deadline is September 19, 2025, and we will review applications on a rolling basis as received.

Questions can be directed to the Chair of the Search, Dr. John Lefebvre (PsychologySearch@wofford.edu).

Wofford College

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six colleges and universities, as well as numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don’t reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.

EEO STATEMENT:

Wofford College values diversity within our students, faculty, and staff, and strives to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status by applicable federal, state and/or local laws. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please reach out to HumanResources@Wofford.edu.

A background check will be conducted for finalist candidates. Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check and establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX:

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Wofford College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of sex. Policies and procedures for addressing complaints of discrimination and harassment can be found at www.wofford.edu/titleix. Reports can be made to the Title IX Coordinator at any time. Inquiries related to the application of Title IX at Wofford should be referred to the college’s Title IX Coordinator, and external inquiries can be made to the Department of Education.

Wofford College Title IX Coordinator: 429 N. Church St., Campus Life Building, Office, Spartanburg, SC 29303, 864-597-4047

External inquiry can be made to: Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Education, 6400 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov/http://ww.ed.gov/oc

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Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,775 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

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