Assistant Professor of Psychology & Education
About The Position
The Department of Psychology and Education at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in clinical developmental psychology, beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong undergraduate teaching, maintain an active research program that can involve undergraduates as research assistants, and have experience mentoring students from broadly diverse backgrounds. The faculty member will teach 200-level courses in clinical and developmental psychology, advanced 300-level laboratory and seminar courses in their specialization, and contribute to one of three core courses: Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, or Research Methods. The teaching load is four courses per year. Graduate-level training in clinical practice is preferred; a PhD or ABD is required. The Psychology & Education Department offers a collaborative environment for scholarship. Faculty scholarship is supported through departmental funds and competitive faculty grants, and laboratory space is available to accommodate research needs. The College also offers a comprehensive faculty mentoring program and invests in faculty throughout their careers. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and statements addressing teaching philosophy, research plans, and mentoring a diverse student body. Reference letters will be requested later in the search process. Application review begins September 7, 2026. As a condition of employment, new hires will undergo appropriate background checks.
Requirements
- PhD or ABD.
- Demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Active research program capable of engaging undergraduates as research assistants.
- Experience mentoring students with diverse backgrounds, including with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate-level training in clinical practice.
Responsibilities
- Teach 200-level courses in clinical and developmental psychology.
- Teach advanced 300-level laboratory and seminar courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
- Contribute to one of the core courses: Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, or Research Methods.
- Maintain an active research program that can engage undergraduates as research assistants.
- Mentor students from broadly diverse backgrounds.
Benefits
- Departmental funds and competitive faculty grants support faculty scholarship.
- Laboratory space available to accommodate research needs.
- Comprehensive faculty mentoring program and investment in faculty across their career span.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
