Job Description
Assistant Professor, Psychology (Industrial & Organizational Psychologist) Job no: 493815
Work type: Faculty (Tenure-Track)
Location: Orlando, FL, Winter Park, FL
Categories: Psychology
Division: Academic Affairs
Job Summary: The Department of Psychology at Rollins College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position beginning August 2026. We are seeking an industrial and organizational psychologist with a Ph.D. expected by August 2026 to join our collaborative, engaged, and inclusive faculty.The successful candidate will teach 6 courses per academic year: approximately 4 Psychology courses in our evening program in the Hamilton Holt School, and 2 courses in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). In addition to industrial and organizational psychology courses, teaching responsibilities may include statistics and research methods, introductory psychology, and a course in our Perspectives in Psychology series. The successful candidate will develop courses in their area of specialization and maintain an active research program. The Rollins Psychology department's laboratory facilities include two human behavior suites, a rat and mouse animal colony, and the Child Development & Student Research Center (Hume House), a laboratory preschool.
The successful candidate will show potential to effectively educate and mentor a diverse student population and to create welcoming and supportive learning and working environments that benefit all members of our college community.
Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at
Minimum Qualifications and Education: - Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology (or expected by August, 2026).
- Preference to candidates with Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.
- Undergraduate teaching experience in at least a Teaching Assistant capacity with potential to excel in the classroom.
- Preference to candidates with prior teaching experience as instructor of record.
- Demonstrates a research program focused on human participants and organizational settings that does not require specialized laboratory facilities.
- Preference to candidates with a history of publication in peer-reviewed journals and a completed dissertation.
- Demonstrates an understanding that a liberal arts education includes a student-centered undergraduate experience.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively educate and mentor a diverse student population. Articulates the ability to create welcoming and supportive learning and working environments that benefit all members of our college community.
Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials as follows:
- Letter of interest, including a discussion of how you can contribute to a student-centered undergraduate learning community and foster an inclusive learning and working environment
- Curriculum vita
- Contact information for three references on application
Please Note: Candidates advancing to the next round will be asked to provide: (1) evidence of teaching excellence including a statement of teaching philosophy and recent course evaluations; (2) description of research interests, including any specialized equipment requirements, and the ability to involve undergraduates in your research program.
**Preference will be given to applications received by October 1, 2025, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.** Questions about this position may be directed to:
Dr. Stacey Dunn
Chair, Department of Psychology
stdunn@rollins.edu
Benefits & Perks: - Paid Holidays and College Closure Days
- Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Free On-Campus Parking
- Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
- Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
- Plus More!
Additional Perks:
- Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
- Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
- Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
- IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
- College Bookstore Discounts
- Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
- Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
- Plus More!
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Service Months: 9
Advertised: 23 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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