Jobs at Judson University

Position: Associate or Assistant Professor of Psychology

About Judson University

Judson University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts university in Elgin, Illinois.  The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois, and a student body of approximately 1,300. Judson University has more than 60 undergraduate majors, minors and pre-professional programs and is currently the only evangelical Christian college or university to offer a fully accredited graduate program in architecture. In overall, Judson was in the rank of 24th in the list of Midwest Regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report in 2014.

About role

The Psychology Department of the Judson University invites the qualified applicant to apply for a faculty position for Psychology. In particular, the incumbent will do the following functions

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Psychology Department with a primary focus in courses related to counseling, including but not limited to Counseling Theories, Marriage and the Family, Basic Helping, Trauma, and Crisis Intervention, and Health Aspects/Chemical Dependency.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students in the Psychology Department as well as serve as a team player by collaborating with faculty to foster student and program success
• Conduct scholarly work in the form of research and/or service to the profession. Similarly, maintain active memberships in relevant professional associations/organizations
• Serve on departmental and university committees.
• Furthermore, complete any additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum requirements

In order to be fit for the position

• Terminal degree (master’s degree, doctorate preferred) in Psychology or related field; demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith.
• Support Christian liberal arts education, with the ability to integrate faith in the discipline in an engaging and compelling manner.
• Furthermore, collaborative skills to work with colleagues in the department and throughout the University.