Assistant Professor of Psychology – Tenure Track

TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY Franklin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. We seek an enthusiastic teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate education and collaborative work in a liberal arts community. Founded in 1834, Franklin College is a residential liberal arts institution offering personalized undergraduate education through small classes, close faculty-student relationships, and purposeful learning inside and outside the classroom. Located approximately 20 miles south of downtown Indianapolis, the College provides access to numerous professional, cultural, research, and community opportunities.

Franklin College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a retirement plan; employee assistance program; and tuition benefits for faculty members and their immediate families. Additional information about Franklin College is available at www.FranklinCollege.edu. Position Responsibilities We especially welcome candidates with graduate training or expertise in clinical or counseling psychology whose background would support courses such as Psychological Disorders and Mental Wellness, Introduction to Counseling, and Theories of Personality. Candidates from other areas of psychology are also encouraged to apply, particularly when their expertise complements the existing curriculum and creates new opportunities for students.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses such as General Psychology, other core courses in the psychology curriculum, and courses within the candidate's area of expertise. The standard teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year, with additional participation in the College’s distinctive Immersive Term once every three years. In addition to classroom teaching, the successful candidate will: • Advise and mentor undergraduate students while supporting their academic, professional, and career development; • Support internships, experiential learning, and other opportunities that connect students' academic work with professional development; • Mentor undergraduate research through course-embedded projects, independent studies, and other relevant opportunities; • Maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to a teaching-focused liberal arts college, with opportunities to involve undergraduate students in scholarly activity when suitable; and • Participate in departmental and College service, including committee work. The successful candidate should be prepared to contribute to a student-centered department that values effective teaching, mentoring, scholarship, applied learning, and engagement with the broader campus community.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, openness to innovation, and interest in working closely with students in a small, collegial liberal arts environment. Required qualifications include: • A Ph.D., Psy.D. or ABD (with degree completion expected by August 2027) in psychology; • One or more years of college-level teaching experience as either instructor of record or teaching assistant; • Willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate psychology courses; and • Enthusiasm for mentoring and advising undergraduate students. Preferred qualifications include: • Graduate training in clinical or counseling psychology; • Experience mentoring undergraduate students and involving them in research or other scholarly activities; and • Interest in supporting internships, career exploration, and other forms of professional development. Application Process Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, October 19, 2026. Applicants should submit: • A cover letter addressing their interest in the position and Franklin College; • Curriculum vitae; • A statement of teaching philosophy; • Unofficial graduate transcripts; and • Contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts, teaching evaluations, and further supplementary materials may be requested later in the search process. Applications should be submitted via the application link: Franklin College Faculty Application.

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to: Office of Human Resources Franklin College 101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131 [email protected] Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is, therefore, the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions.

Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.