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Summary
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The Psychology Department at Saint Xavier University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track open rank professor position in Psychology. The area of expertise is Social Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach undergraduate courses in our social domain area (e.g., Social Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Sex and Gender, Personality) as well as research courses (e.g., writing in psychology, statistics, research methods, research capstone), which serve as the core of our major.
The Psychology major is one of the most popular majors and minors in the university and Psychology courses serve various other majors and minors in addition to the general education social sciences requirement. The Psychology Department prides itself on offering a strong undergraduate curriculum, providing ample student-faculty research opportunities, and supporting career mentoring and preparation, and has earned a U.S. News and World Report ranking each of the past three years.
Saint Xavier University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by fundamental values of the Sisters to serve the underserved. Saint Xavier University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is recognized as a top performer on social mobility and one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
Start date is Fall 2026.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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- Teach 12 credit hours each semester in psychology courses in the social domain area and research core area
- Establish a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Mentor undergraduate students in student-faculty research
- Provide service to the program, college, and university
- Provide quality undergraduate career guidance and mentorship
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Qualifications
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- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in psychology or a closely related discipline (ABD applicants will be considered, contingent on a successful doctoral defense prior to August 1, 2026)
- Evidence of (or potential for) excellent teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning
- Demonstrated research potential
- Interest in engaging undergraduate students in research
- Enthusiasm and cultural competencies to work effectively with a diverse student population
Application Materials
Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement which includes plans to mentor undergraduate students in research, sample representative publication(s), up to 2 sample syllabi for undergraduate courses, copies of transcripts for all degrees (unofficial acceptable), and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Kelsey Moreno, search committee chair, at kmoreno@sxu.edu.
Deadline
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Additional Expectations
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We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bonafide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
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Saint Xavier University
Mar 03, 2026