Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology
About The Position
Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, broadly defined, beginning September 1, 2027. The Department of Psychology at Union College, Schenectady, New York, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Developmental Psychology, broadly defined. The area of specialization is less important than research and teaching excellence. The ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates is essential. Demonstrated understanding of teaching and conducting research in a small liberal arts college setting is especially desirable. Our new colleague will offer 2 courses per trimester at a variety of levels, including a combination of some of the following: introductory psychology, statistics, developmental psychology, and an upper-level seminar in developmental psychology within the applicant’s domain. Desirable research areas include, but are not limited to, cognitive, social, emotional, moral, or language development; developmental psychopathology; clinically relevant or neurodevelopmental approaches; cultural and contextual influences on development; and applied or translational research. We would be especially interested in scholars who study cultural differences, racial inequality, or under-resourced communities. We also welcome a colleague with the ability to provide a developmental perspective on topics that contribute to the College's general education curriculum. We expect that our new colleague will establish and maintain a dynamic research program that involves our undergraduate students.
Requirements
- PhD in Psychology or a related field by appointment date.
- Ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates.
- Demonstrated understanding of teaching and conducting research in a small liberal arts college setting.
- Experience, commitment, and activities toward making classroom and research spaces inclusive for all students, and/or how personal approaches to teaching and research can contribute to a diverse community.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in developmental psychology, broadly defined.
- Scholars who study cultural differences, racial inequality, or under-resourced communities.
- Ability to provide a developmental perspective on topics that contribute to the College's general education curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Offer 2 courses per trimester at a variety of levels, including introductory psychology, statistics, developmental psychology, and an upper-level seminar in developmental psychology.
- Establish and maintain a dynamic research program that involves undergraduate students.
- Teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates.
- Provide a developmental perspective on topics that contribute to the College's general education curriculum.
Benefits
- Generous startup funds
- Ongoing internal funding opportunities for both faculty and student research
- Shared departmental resources including eye-tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) equipment
- Active Faculty Development Institute that provides mentorship and various other forms of support
- Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access
- Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Exchange
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
