Psychology - Open Rank Cognitive Psychology Faculty
For full consideration, submit all application materials by October 12, 2026.
Application Process:
Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Mission Response: Statement addressing how you will engage and support the holistic mission of the college and our Christian Aspirations. Please ensure your response addresses the following:
- How your Christian faith informs your identity and practice as a teacher, scholar, and mentor
- How your commitment to the liberal arts and inclusive excellence shapes your approach to teaching and research
- Your experience with global and multicultural engagement, including mentoring culturally diverse students
For full guidelines on responding to Hope College's mission statement, visit hope.edu/jobs.
Statement of your research plans and how you will mentor undergraduates in research
Sample publications or papers under review
Statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests
Formal teaching evaluations
In addition, you will enter the names and contact information for three references when you apply. References will be contacted for candidates being considered for an on-campus interview, providing them with a link to upload a letter of recommendation to your file.
Position Information
Position Title: Psychology - Open Rank Cognitive Psychology Faculty
Classification Title: Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligibility
Department: Psychology
Job Description
The Department of Psychology at Hope College seeks applicants for an open-rank, tenure-track professor position beginning by Fall 2027. Primary teaching responsibilities would be in the area of cognitive psychology. Additional teaching responsibilities could include Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Neuroscience, Research Methods courses, seminar courses within one’s area of psychology, or a course integrating diversity and equity issues. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester, typically with two preparations per semester. A research program involving undergraduates is an important component of this position. We welcome innovative teacher-scholars who will integrate research with teaching. We especially seek applicants who have demonstrated experience effectively working with ethnically and other underrepresented students.
About the Psychology Department:
Hope’s Psychology Department is a collegial faculty community and a national leader in faculty-student collaborative research located in a beautiful midwestern community. We seek candidates with a research program that will engage undergraduates. Start-up funds for research are available, and Hope College offers opportunities for internal research support and assistance in seeking external funding. The Psychology Department at Hope College has 13 tenured/tenure-track faculty and graduates about 90 majors per year. The Psychology Department also contributes to Hope College’s neuroscience, global health, American ethnic studies, peace and justice, and women’s and gender studies programs.
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Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank: Open
Qualifications
Applicants ideally will have a completed PhD in psychology or a related field by August 2027.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.
Hope College may at its discretion decide to sponsor immigration petitions for this position.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: 2026-006FR
Job Posting Open Date: 08/21/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Is this position available for sponsorship: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, submit all application materials by October 12, 2026.
Application Process:
Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Mission Response: Statement addressing how you will engage and support the holistic mission of the college and our Christian Aspirations. Please ensure your response addresses the following:
- How your Christian faith informs your identity and practice as a teacher, scholar, and mentor
- How your commitment to the liberal arts and inclusive excellence shapes your approach to teaching and research
- Your experience with global and multicultural engagement, including mentoring culturally diverse students
For full guidelines on responding to Hope College’s mission statement, visit hope.edu/jobs.
Statement of your research plans and how you will mentor undergraduates in research
Sample publications or papers under review
Statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests
Formal teaching evaluations
In addition, you will enter the names and contact information for three references when you apply. References will be contacted for candidates being considered for an on-campus interview, providing them with a link to upload a letter of recommendation to your file.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Teaching Evaluations
- Mission Response
- Publications
