Assistant Professor of Psychology (Social Psychology)
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at Amherst College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor from candidates with a Ph.D. in social psychology, beginning July 1, 2027. This appointment is ideal for candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and an active research program. The successful candidate will be able to develop and teach courses that include introductory psychology, statistics, social psychology, and an advanced seminar; will supervise honors projects; and will contribute to the overall academic environment of the psychology department and the college. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students. The college is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff and works to support all members of its community. The psychology department is housed in the award-winning science center, with dedicated research space for each faculty member. Amherst is committed to providing the faculty with resources to support active careers as scholars and teachers.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in social psychology
- Strong commitment to teaching
- Active research program
- Ph.D. in hand or have fulfilled all requirements for the degree by the start of the appointment
Nice To Haves
- Ability to develop and teach courses that include introductory psychology, statistics, social psychology, and an advanced seminar
- Ability to supervise honors projects
- Ability to contribute to the overall academic environment of the psychology department and the college
- Ability to excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students
- Demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting our campus community
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach courses that include introductory psychology, statistics, social psychology, and an advanced seminar
- Supervise honors projects
- Contribute to the overall academic environment of the psychology department and the college
- Excel at teaching and mentoring a broad range of students
- Demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting our campus community
Benefits
- Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
