Assistant Professor of Psychology

Hamilton College•Clinton, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in cognitive psychology, especially those who study language and/or memory. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience at the college level and be enthusiastic about working closely with undergraduate students. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals. The Psychology Department, consisting of nine continuing faculty members (four who contribute heavily to the Neuroscience Program), has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research, and is housed in a state- of-the-art unified science center. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter, including some combination of foundational courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Design), courses in the candidate’s specialty area, and supervision of senior research projects.

Requirements

Expertise in cognitive psychology, especially those who study language and/or memory
Teaching experience at the college level
Enthusiasm for working closely with undergraduate students
Demonstrated experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations
Ability to contribute to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity
Cover letter addressing how the candidate would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College’s educational goals
Curriculum vita
Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
Research statement
Names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request

Nice To Haves

PhD (ABD candidates will be considered)

Responsibilities

Institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year
Teaching foundational courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Design)
Teaching courses in the candidate’s specialty area
Supervision of senior research projects