Psychology Faculty Position

STERLING COLLEGE - STERLING, KANSAS

Address of Job Location: 125 West Cooper Avenue, Sterling, KS 67579

Job Summary:
Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience applied to an established faculty salary scale and accompanying benefits.

THE COLLEGE:
Founded in 1887, Sterling College’s mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. With approximately 600 students, of which nearly 40% represent non-majority populations, and 48 full-time faculty members, the campus community shares a vision to be recognized as the finest Christ-centered, servant-leadership-development-focused liberal arts experience in the Great Plains. Located in Sterling, Kansas, the College enjoys a cordial relationship with this city of 2,800. Hutchinson (pop. 42,000) is a 25-minute drive, and Wichita (pop. 390,000) is about 65 minutes away. Learn more about us .

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate must undergo a background check. To view the list of items to be completed to apply for this position, please go to our employment webpage and view the Psychology job link. Materials are to be submitted electronically to rdodson@sterling.edu.

Job Responsibilities:
• Teach a variety of courses in traditional academic psychology. These courses may include but are not limited to: Behavioral Science Research Methods, Biological Foundations of Behavior, Learning Theory, Research Experience, and Theories of Personality.
• Advise current students and actively recruit prospective students.
• Participate in faculty governance and departmental activities, as appropriate.
• Assist with department assessment and review processes.

Job Requirements:
All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in servant leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning. Specific requirements for this position include:
• Ph.D. in field preferred. A minimum of a master’s degree in the field required.
• Experience in teaching both general education and upper-level psychology courses.
• An understanding of undergraduate college students and an ability to relate well to them.
• An understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts, and an ability to work with faculty from diverse disciplines.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: March 01, 2025

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