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Job description
Location : Upland
Job Type: Full Time Faculty
Job Number:
Area: School of Social,Behavioral Sciences + Education
Department: Psychology
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Summary
Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a tenure-track position in Psychology beginning in February or August 2027. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching will consist primarily of courses in the psychology major and will include upper-division courses in the candidate's field of expertise. The normal teaching load is 24 hours per academic year. Scholarly activity, participation in professional activities or organizations, student advising, weekly office hours, faculty governance responsibilities, and chapel attendance are expected.
Typical Qualifications
A doctoral degree in psychology and the ability to mentor students in psychological research are expected. ABD candidates will be considered. Excellence in teaching is essential, including integration of faith into the classroom. The candidate should be able to teach a variety of undergraduate level psychology courses, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. Prior teaching experience is desirable. Successful candidates should have demonstrated abilities toward or a record of research and publication. Area of expertise is open, however, those with specialization in experimental psychology or neuroscience are especially encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a personal Christian faith and be strongly committed to the educational mission of the University. Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love and truth of Jesus Christ to a world in need. Candidates will be expected to affirm the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and essential documents.
Supplemental Information
The Psychology Department at Taylor has seven full-time faculty members. The department has close ties with kinesiology, social work, public health, pre-art therapy, and education departments. There are approximately 170 psychology majors, making psychology the largest single major on campus. In addition, the psychology department has over 140 students in the departmental minors: General Psychology, Autism Studies & Interventions, Counseling, Neuroscience, Industrial-Organizational, Health & Wellness, and Intercultural Psychology. The psychology programs have a practicum and/or directed research requirement which encourages student mentoring opportunities.
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In reference to the Foundational Documents: Do you personally support these statements to be your own example of belief, and if hired by Taylor University, would you agree to abide by the Life Together Covenant, Sanctity of Life Statement, the Statement of Human Sexuality, the Statement on Multicultural Philosophy, Taylor University Mission Statement, and Statement of Faith? Yes
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upland, IN, 46989, US
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