Assistant Professor

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Professor

The Department of Psychology at Baldwin Wallace University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall of 2026. A PhD degree is required; however, candidates who have not yet had their degree conferred (i.e., ABD) may be considered with an expected completion of the degree within the first year of employment. All areas of specialization will be considered, yet special consideration will be given to applicants with the ability to develop community partnerships and / or service learning opportunities involving students. The position will start August 1, 2026.

We are primarily a teaching University and are looking for applicants with well-developed teaching skills. Faculty members teach a total of 21-24 credit hours per academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to teach applied courses that engage students in the Greater Cleveland community. This could be through a service learning course, internship course, or applied research course in the field. They would also be expected to teach any of our required courses, including Intro to Psychology, Statistics, SPSS, Research Methods and Thesis, in addition to a lower level topical seminar. They also may be asked to develop new courses in their area of specialization.

The Psychology Department currently has 7 full-time members representing the main sub-disciplines in the field. The Psychology major is one of the largest majors on campus, and the department is housed in the Neal Malicky Center for the Social Sciences, which has dedicated research space for human research. Faculty members involve undergraduate students in their research program. The successful candidate will engage in an active program of applied research (either on campus or off campus with a healthcare / nonprofit / community agency partner) where undergraduates will be able to improve their skills and make meaningful contributions.

All faculty members serve as academic advisors and participate in a shared governance system. The University has a strong commitment to enrich its academic environment by achieving diversity among students, faculty, and staff, and the Psychology Department works to support that commitment by seeking an active, culturally, and academically diverse faculty member, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, research, application, and integration of knowledge. We seek applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body, who are eager to work with a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff, and who are committed to promoting an inclusive climate.

Founded in 1845, Baldwin Wallace University in an independent, coeducational University in the liberal arts tradition. Located 15 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland, Baldwin Wallace enrolls approximately 2,515 undergraduate students, and 400 graduate students. The University offers an outstanding benefits package, which includes tuition benefits for immediate family.

Required Qualifications :

• Ph.D. in Psychology or related field

Preferred Qualifications :

Interested candidates may apply via the To Apply link on HR’s Employment and Career’s web page at https : / / www.bw.edu / employment. Application packages should include a single PDF file containing cover letter, curriculum vita, contact information for three references, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check. Review of applications will begin October 20, 2025 continue until the position has been filled. Note that we will continue to receive and review applications after the initial deadline.

Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO employer and educator. At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities and as we engage our community partners. Learn more at Diversity Affairs – https : / / www.bw.edu / about / diversity /