The Department of Psychological Science at Berry College invites applications for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in developmental psychology to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, a productive program of research, and mentoring students in a residential college environment. Faculty are expected to involve undergraduates in their research, serve as academic advisors, and contribute to the vitality of the campus and professional communities through their service.

A vibrant, collegial department committed to providing students with diverse perspectives and experiences, it emphasizes practical, firsthand experience in the application of psychology and the development of students' professional and personal skills through internships and research opportunities. Its efforts are bolstered by the George Scholar program, an endowed financial catalyst for undergraduate research, faculty, and student travel, and a lecture series highlighting scholars whose interests align with our faculty-student projects. A distinctive feature of the Department, and the Charter School in particular, is the interdisciplinary nature of its coursework, research, and mentorship. Faculty benefit from Berry's intergenerational campus that includes two on-campus laboratory schools: a child development center, and an elementary and middle school; Berry College also partners with Rome City Schools to operate an early learning center in South Rome. The Spires at Berry College, a continuing care retirement community located on campus, also offers opportunities for faculty research as it relates to physical and psychological health.

Primary teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Psychology, Lifespan Developmental Psychology, and courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Start-up funds are available, along with competitive internal research support and assistance in seeking external funding.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology or a related field by August 2025; candidates who are currently ABD should earn their Ph.D. by the date of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position, commitment to the Berry mission, and to inclusive teaching and learning; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin on October 7th and will continue until the position is filled.

Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Victor Bissonnette at vbissonnette@berry.edu.