Faculty Opening in Psychology

Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a tenure track position in Psychology beginningin August 2026. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidatesmust have a personal, vibrant faith and Christian walk and be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christianorientation of the University. Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominationalcovenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love and truth of Jesus Christ to a world inneed. Candidates will be expected to affirm the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and essential documents. A doctoral degree in psychology and the ability to mentor students in psychological research are expected. The candidate should be ableto teach a variety of undergraduate level psychology courses, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. Prior experience is desirable;quality teaching is essential. Successful candidates should have demonstrated abilities toward or a record of research and publication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching will consist primarily of courses in the psychology major as well as upper-divisioncourses in the candidate's field of expertise. The normal teaching load is 24 hours per academic year. Scholarly activity, professionalservice, student advising, hold weekly office hours, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance are expected.

DEPARTMENT

The Psychology Department at Taylor has six full-time faculty members. The department has close tieswith kinesiology, social work, public health, pre-art therapy, and education departments. There are approximately 145 psychology majors,making psychology one of the larger majors on campus. In addition, the psychology department has over 140 students in the departmentalminors: General Psychology, Autism Studies & Interventions, Counseling, Neuroscience, Industrial-Organizational, Health & Wellness, andIntercultural Psychology. The psychology programs have a practicum and/or directed research requirement, which encourage student mentoringopportunities.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Taylor University is an evangelical, independent, interdenominationalChristian liberal arts university in which all programs are shaped by a biblical, Christian worldview and the integration of faith, learningand living within a community of intentional Christian nurture and relationships. Taylor is distinctive in its commitment to both spiritualand intellectual development. Academic pursuits at Taylor are rigorous, demanding imagination, dedication, and integrity from both studentsand faculty. As a Christian institution, Taylor University has highly capable, supportive faculty who recognize that all truth has itssource in God. Taylor University carries out its mission and purposes primarily by offering undergraduate programs in its residential campussetting. The University also offers focused graduate programs that expand and complement curricular and institutional strengths. TheUniversity is located in the small-town environment of Upland, Indiana, seventy miles north of Indianapolis and fifty miles south of FortWayne. The proximity to metropolitan areas provides numerous benefits, including access to specialized healthcare and cultural andentertainment opportunities including music, theater, art, professional athletics, and commerce.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates can fill out an application at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/tayloredu . All materials will remain confidential. Members of minority groups areencouraged to apply. Evaluation of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Taylor University complieswith federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment.