Job Description

Job Location Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC 29115 Position Type Full Time Education Level Ph. D. Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Day Job Category Science

The Department of Social Sciences at Claflin University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We welcome applicants from all areas of psychology

The successful candidates will:

• Teach undergraduate courses across the psychology curriculum, including introductory, research methods/statistics, and advanced courses in their area of expertise.
• Develop and teach specialized courses related to forensic psychology, criminal behavior, substance use, or rehabilitation (depending on area of expertise).
• Mentor psychology majors.
• Engage in an active program of research and scholarship, with opportunities for student collaboration.
• Seek external funding to support research and program development.
• Contribute to departmental growth, including efforts toward the development of graduate programs in psychology.
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession.

Opportunities for online teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration are available.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology (ABD considered, with expected completion by August 2026).
• Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college/university level.
• Strong record (or potential) of scholarly productivity.
• Commitment to student-centered learning, mentoring, and community engagement.
• All specializations are encouraged to apply;
• Experience with teaching and retention of varied student populations.
• Knowledge about using AI and or modern technologies in psychology
• Experience with innovative and engaging teaching strategies that will focus on the needs of 21 century students