Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Davidson College Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Quantitative Psychology (area of research specialization open), beginning July 1, 2026. We seek a psychological scientist with advanced statistical training, who will teach required courses in introductory and advanced statistics. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interest in and the capacity for excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship in a liberal arts context. For additional information about the search process, resources within the Psychology department, college, and broader Charlotte area, see this page.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program that can meaningfully incorporate undergraduate student collaborators. Priority will be given to candidates with the demonstrated potential to publish or present findings with undergraduate co-authors and whose research can attract external funding. The regular teaching load for this position is 5 courses over 2 semesters, with 4 courses in the first year. The successful candidate will teach required core courses in research design and statistics, courses in their area of expertise (including a research methods course and an advanced seminar), and may contribute to the broader curriculum through additional course offerings within the department (e.g., introductory psychology, senior capstone seminar) and/or the College (e.g., Data Science, Writing Program). Strongest consideration will be given to candidates whose research, teaching, or other interests offer opportunities for collaboration within the department, with other departments/programs (e.g., Data Science, Educational Studies, Economics, Mathematics & Computer Science, Neuroscience, Public Health, Sociology), and/or with community partners.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by July 2026.

Applicants should submit the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a research statement that describes their program of research, including opportunities for meaningfully involving students with varying backgrounds; (4) a teaching statement that describes their teaching experience with statistics/research methods courses, including evidence of their ability to create equitable and inclusive learning opportunities; and (5) the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation when a short list is decided upon. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Jessica Good at jegood@davidson.edu.

Applicants should submit the materials at https://employment.davidson.edu . Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025, and applicants should submit by then for first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The Psychology Department is a group of committed teachers, researchers, and practitioners who offer our students a rigorous curriculum of courses, research opportunities, and field experiences. Our department is housed in the E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center with dedicated laboratory space for this position. Davidson College is a selective liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, about 20 minutes north of the city of Charlotte. The College is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson College understands that cultivating a broadly diverse community is crucial to our educational mission and to our foundational commitment to leadership and service. NCAA Division I scholar-athletes make up 25% of our student body. Davidson College was the first liberal arts college to eliminate loans in financial aid packages through the Davidson Trust; 100% of our demonstrated financial need is met through grant packages. The Davidson College student Fact File can be found here.

At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. In order to achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions and world views, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins. Davidson's commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found here.