The Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSA) at Harvey Mudd College seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Social Psychology, for which the contract begins on July 1, 2020.  We seek candidates who will teach five undergraduate courses per year, including foundational courses in psychology; a section of the department’s first-year research seminar; and courses from within their specialization.  We are especially interested in applicants whose research and teaching focuses on political psychology; environmental psychology; psychology of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or socioeconomic status; and the psychology of the self, particularly in relationship to media, internet, and other technologies.   

The successful candidate will have completed their Ph.D., have a well-developed research program, and demonstrate a proven track record of excellence in teaching undergraduates.  Among the criteria for appointment are experience with students from diverse backgrounds and/or the ability to teach all students effectively.

The deadline for applications is September 21, 2019. 

All applicants must apply online by uploading required materials, listed below:

·      Letter of application, which articulates both a research statement and a description of how the applicant would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at HMC through their teaching, research, and/or service; 

·      Curriculum Vitae;

·      No more than three examples of scholarly work, which may include preprints or manuscripts in process; 

·      Teaching statement;

·      Teaching evaluations;

·      Three letters of recommendation;

·      Three syllabi for proposed courses.

Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective, residential liberal arts college for STEM education.  The high caliber of Harvey Mudd students is one of the defining features of the college. In 2018, the acceptance rate was 14 percent, and the average SAT scores of admitted students commonly rank within the top ten among US universities. Harvey Mudd ranks second among the nation's universities for the highest percentage of graduates who earn science and engineering doctorates.

The HSA Department offers a broad-based liberal arts program with considerable interaction among faculty representing about fourteen disciplines, and an interest in integrative and interdisciplinary work.  Students take about one third of their courses in HSA fields, and work with both a major and an HSA advisor on completing their requirements for graduation.  While HMC does not offer majors in HSA disciplines, as part of the Claremont Consortium, our faculty have significant opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with colleagues at the Claremont Colleges and Claremont Graduate University, all a short walking distance away.

Harvey Mudd College is located in Claremont, California, approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. Compensation is competitive with comparable institutions and includes a full health and retirement benefits package, a slate of teaching and research development opportunities, and relocation costs.  

Harvey Mudd College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.