Assistant Professor of Psychology
About The Position
The psychology department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin the fall of 2027. For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials early in the fall semester. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience, industrial-organizational psychology, or sports psychology. The psychology department is interested in providing students with opportunities to understand the application of biological and neuroscience principles to human thought, emotion, and behavior, or alternatively, opportunities to learn from experts in more applied fields, specifically industrial-organizational psychology or sports psychology. Experts in applied fields should have a strong orientation towards research. Prospective applicants will be housed in the recently renovated Dyson building which includes multiple distinct psychology labs with dedicated spaces for small, medium, and large participant running rooms; equipment to support investigating areas such as cognitive, biological, social, and developmental psychological phenomena; separate areas for meeting with undergraduate research assistants and much more. Applicants should be flexible regarding teaching assignments and confident in their abilities to teach courses within their areas of expertise as well as survey courses, research methods, and statistics. We welcome candidates who place an emphasis on high quality and inclusive teaching in a small classroom setting and who can expertly integrate relevant topical issues into their teaching. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to develop and teach hands-on laboratory courses in a small, liberal arts setting. Applicants should be engaged in ongoing research activities and enthusiastic about working to support undergraduate students’ research projects.
Requirements
- A Doctorate in Psychology or a related field by Fall 2027 is required.
Nice To Haves
- University level teaching experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Primarily, instruction of undergraduate students with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology
- Ongoing research and mentorship of undergraduate research
- Advisement of undergraduate students
- Participation in departmental/school/university activities
Benefits
- Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14+ paid holidays per year.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
- Life insurance.
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
- 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
- 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
- Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
