Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Psychology
Wellesley College

Job Info

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Job Posting Title
Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Psychology

Job Description Summary
Faculty

Job Description
The Departments of Africana Studies and Psychology at Wellesley College are inviting applications for a tenure-track joint faculty position (at the Assistant Professor level) in the field of Black psychology. We are especially interested in someone whose research is community-based or applied, with a focus and direct impact on underserved communities, such as on mental health/well-being. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the time of the appointment, which begins on July 1, 2025.

Candidates must be excellent teachers and have a demonstrated ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Class sizes at Wellesley are small, and we seek candidates who will be effective in a liberal arts setting with high levels of student interaction. The successful applicant will teach two courses in Africana Studies and two in Psychology. One of these four courses will be Black Psychology; the others will include core courses in psychology (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, a 200-level in the candidate's subfield, or Research Methods), and an upper-level seminar in the candidate's area of expertise. Courses in Africana Studies could be related to Race and Racism; Racial Trauma; Black Youth and Families, or Black Education. We seek candidates whose research and teaching will inspire and connect with our diverse community of students.

For further information and to apply online, please visit https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley Please include (1) a cover letter; (2) CV; (3) research statement (1-2 pages); (4) teaching statement (1-2 pages); (5) diversity statement (1 page); and (6) the names and addresses of three recommenders (letters will be solicited from recommenders later in the process). For candidates who advance, we will be requesting sample evidence of teaching effectiveness/evaluations and copies of relevant publications/papers in progress (no more than three).

Review of applications may continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the co-Chairs of the Search Committee, Tracy Gleason, tgleason@wellesley.edu (Chair of the Psychology Department) or Kellie Jackson kjackso6@wellesley.edu (Chair of the Africana Studies Department).

Wellesley College is perennially recognized as one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is globally recognized as a preeminent institution for women's education. It is located 15 miles west of Boston in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Wellesley is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty

Time Type
Full time

EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum . Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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