[CogSci] Assistant Professor of Cultural Psychology

[Lowder, Matthew]

The Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year.

We are seeking a faculty colleague with training and expertise in cultural or cross-cultural psychology. A completed Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required, as is the capacity to (1) effectively teach courses in cultural psychology and foundational courses in our department, and (2) establish and maintain an active program of research in cultural psychology that closely involves undergraduate researchers. Areas of particular interest for teaching and research specialties include but are not limited to: (a) cultural influences on cognition, emotion, behavior, socialization, and health/mental health; (b) processes of acculturation and bi/multiculturalism; (c) immigration and transnational identity; and/or (d) racial/ethnic identity development.

In the Department of Psychology, we value teaching and mentored research that engages students in authentic learning using evidence-based, inclusive, and high-impact practices; rigorous scientific inquiry that deepens understanding of behavior and mental processes while advancing peer-reviewed scholarship and/or addressing pressing civic and social issues; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a collegial department in which faculty, student, and staff interactions reflect genuine care, concern, and respect for one another, and we strive to promote the success and well-being of all members of our community. A current department initiative is a curriculum revision grounded in department values and designed to provide students with excellent research training and preparation for the workforce.

Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of the potential for contributions to teaching and mentoring and to research and scholarship—in alignment with our departmental and institutional values—via the two statements described below, which will be evaluated with equal weight.

Statement #1: Describe your teaching and mentoring philosophies, practices, experiences, future plans, and commitment to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogy. Strong applicants will demonstrate the potential to effectively teach courses in cultural psychology, as well as additional courses in their areas of expertise and foundational courses in our department (e.g., Introduction to Psychological Science, Methods and Analyses), and to mentor undergraduates in their research program. Applicants are encouraged to submit evidence of (the potential for) teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabus, graded assessment with feedback, favorable student or peer evaluations of instruction, engagement in professional development activities).

Statement #2: Describe your current research program and outcomes, as well as future research plans. Strong applicants will demonstrate potential to produce high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship and to sustain an independent program of research that makes an impact on the field and/or addresses issues of civic and social concern. Applicants are encouraged to address the feasibility of conducting research in our primarily undergraduate setting.

For more information on faculty roles and resources, please visit the University website: https://www.richmond.edu/. Applicants may find information available via the Faculty Handbook, the Faculty Hub, the Office of the Vice President for Inclusion and Belonging, the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, and Grants Office particularly helpful.

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu<http://jobs.richmond.edu/> and submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and two statements in line with the above descriptions (suggested length: 2 single-spaced pages per statement). Evidence of (potential for) teaching effectiveness, if available, may be collated and submitted as a single attachment. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to submit a brief video demonstration of teaching effectiveness and to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence on September 5, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Karen Kochel, Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology and Chair of the Search Committee, at kkochel at richmond.edu<mailto:kkochel at richmond.edu> with questions. For more information on the department and its programs, please visit https://psychology.richmond.edu/.

The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five schools and wide array of campus programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional undergraduate students living on campus, the University is remarkably student-centered.

The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. The University of Richmond’s strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. The University seeks to model a relentlessly welcoming and inclusive campus community that values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.




Matthew W. Lowder, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Psychology

University of Richmond

208A Richmond Hall

804-662-3078


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