Department: Psychological Sciences 

Job Status: Tenure Track  

FLSA Status:   

Reports To: Department Chair

Grade/Level: Ph.D.  

Amount of Travel Required:  

Work Schedule: Full time 

Positions Supervised: 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Benedictine College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank, with expertise in neuroscience, biopsychology, and/or behavioral sciences, to begin August 2026. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

The beautiful campus of Benedictine College is situated in picturesque Atchison, KS on the bluffs above the Missouri River. Atchison is within an hour of major cities such as Kansas City, Saint Joseph, Lawrence and Topeka as well as 35 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport. 

Benedictine College, which has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students, is a mission-centered academic community. Its mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, and residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Benedictine College provides a liberal arts education through academic programs based on a core of studies in the arts and sciences. In addition, the college provides education for careers through both professional courses of study and major programs in the liberal arts and sciences. As an essential element of its mission, Benedictine College fosters scholarship, independent research and performance in its students and faculty as a means of participating in and contributing to the broader world of learning. 

Benedictine College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Candidates are expected to teach General Psychology, Research & Statistics in Psychology, Research Seminar, Biopsychology and/or Psychology of Learning, and courses aligned with the faculty member’s area of interest. The teaching load is12 credit hours; generally three course preparations per semester. Faculty members also provide academic advising, supervise undergraduate research, and serve on committees. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to teaching excellence and engaging undergraduate students in research.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Statement describing how you might include undergraduate students in your research
• Statement of how you can contribute to the college’s Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential identity
• Contact information for three references.

Education

Ph.D. in psychology, with a focus on neuroscience, biopsychology, behavioral sciences,or in a subfield that complements areas of expertise of existing faculty members (ABD with clear plan for completion will be considered)

Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant teaching experience and demonstrated potential to engage students in research.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering O

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE