One-Year Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences
About The Position
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a one-year Assistant Professor position in Psychological Science. This full-time role begins in August for the 2026 academic year. Eastern is Connecticut's only public liberal arts university, and Psychology is one of its largest majors. The successful candidate will be a generalist in Psychology. In the fall semester, they will teach Introductory Psychology and Introduction to the Psychology Major (a one-credit orientation course). In the spring semester, they will teach Research Methods, Introductory Psychology, and an additional Psychology elective for majors. The ability to teach Research Methods is a requirement, and expertise in Developmental, Industrial Organizational, or Biological Psychology is preferred. The position includes a 4-4 teaching load, advising duties, and departmental service responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, particularly with first-generation students. Those willing to mentor students in their research are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is required before August 2026, though ABD candidates will be considered. Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Ph.D. before August 2026 (ABDs will be considered)
- Ability to teach Research Methods
- Potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, especially with first-generation students
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research statement
- Evidence of teaching ability
- Three letters of recommendation
Nice To Haves
- Additional expertise in Developmental Psychology
- Additional expertise in Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Additional expertise in Biological Psychology
Responsibilities
- Teach Introductory Psychology
- Teach Introduction to the Psychology Major
- Teach Research Methods
- Teach an additional Psychology elective for majors
- Advise students
- Perform departmental service responsibilities
- Mentor students in their research (encouraged)
Benefits
- Substantial health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid personal leave accruals
- Paid vacation leave accruals
- Paid sick leave accruals
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Prescription plan
- Group life insurance
- Retiree health care
- Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities
- Deferred Retirement Contribution plans
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Medical Flexible spending accounts
- Long term disability insurance plans
- Short term disability insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
