Assistant Professor, Psychology (Experimental Psychologist)

Assistant Professor, Psychology (Experimental Psychologist)

Job no: 493782
Work type: Faculty (Tenure-Track)
Location: Orlando, FL, Winter Park, FL
Categories: Psychology
Division: Academic Affairs

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychology at Rollins College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position beginning August 2026. We are seeking an experimental psychologist trained in biological, behavioral, or cognitive psychology or a related specialty with a Ph.D. expected by August 2026 to join our collaborative, engaged, and inclusive faculty.

The successful candidate will teach 6 courses per academic year: in general, 5 Psychology courses in our biological and behavioral (BB) or cognitive neuroscience (CN) domains, statistics and research methods, and/or perspectives in psychology series, as well as 1 course in Rollins general education, Rollins Conference, or Honors programs. The successful candidate will develop courses in their area of specialization and maintain an active research program. The Rollins Psychology department's laboratory facilities include two human behavior suites, a rat and mouse animal colony, and the Child Development & Student Research Center (Hume House), a laboratory preschool.

The successful candidate will show potential to effectively educate and mentor a diverse student population and to create welcoming and supportive learning and working environments that benefit all members of our college community.

Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of 'America's Best Colleges,' released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at www.rollins.edu.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. in experimental psychology (or expected by August, 2026) with preference given to research experience in neuroscience, biological/physiological, behavioral, or cognitive psychology.
• Preference to candidates with Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.
• Undergraduate teaching experience in at least a Teaching Assistant capacity with potential to excel in the classroom.
• Preference to candidates with prior teaching experience as instructor of record.
• Demonstrates a research program focused on human participants and organizational settings that does not require specialized laboratory facilities.
• Preference to candidates with a history of publication in peer-reviewed journals and a completed dissertation.
• Demonstrates an understanding that a liberal arts education includes a student-centered undergraduate experience.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively educate and mentor a diverse student population. Articulates the ability to create welcoming and supportive learning and working environments that benefit all members of our college community.

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:

• Letter of interest, including a discussion of how you can contribute to a student-centered undergraduate learning community and foster an inclusive learning and working environment
• Curriculum vita
• Please attach a Teaching and Research Statements
• Contact information for three references on application

Please Note:Candidates advancing to the next round will be asked to provide: (1) evidence of teaching excellence including a statement of teaching philosophy and recent course evaluations; (2) description of research interests, including any specialized equipment requirements, and the ability to involve undergraduates in your research program. We will request letters of recommendation from candidates selected for phone interviews.

**Preference will be given to applications received by October 1, 2025, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.**

Questions about this position may be directed to:
Steven St. John
Search Chair, Department of Psychology
sstjohn@rollins.edu

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Holidays and College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!