Assistant Professor

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY – Behavioral NeuroscienceThe Psychology department at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Psychology that will start in August 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology or neuroscience and evidence of scholarship in behavioral neuroscience.The Psychology department is highly regarded for its ability to prepare students for meaningful careers and successful postgraduate study. We seek applicants with a serious commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching across various topics in psychology in a Christian liberal arts setting. Candidates must be willing to supervise undergraduate student research and conduct research that collaboratively involves students. It is essential that interested candidates possess the ability to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.Westmont College is a national liberal arts college in the Protestant evangelical tradition. Faculty members are expected to wholeheartedly embrace the mission of the College and to demonstrate excellence in teaching with a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students and having an active scholarly participation. Please visit https://www.westmont.edu/academics/office-provost/open-positions.html for application instructions.Questions may be addressed to Dr. Andrea Gurney at gurney@westmont.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.Anticipated Hiring Range: $74,119 - $77,419The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.