Psychology - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
About The Position
The successful candidate will: Teach undergraduate courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, and upper-level classes in your area of expertise (for example, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, or related topics). Maintain an active and productive research program that meaningfully involves undergraduate students. Advise and mentor students pursuing psychology majors and research experiences. Contribute to departmental and institutional service. We especially welcome candidates whose teaching and scholarship foster inclusion and reflect a commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology (Cognitive, Clinical, or a closely related field) by the start of the appointment. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and academic community. A research program that can be sustained at an undergraduate institution and actively engages students. For Clinical Psychology candidates: eligibility for licensure (or license-eligible) in Connecticut is desirable but not required. Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching. Experience with innovative and inclusive pedagogical approaches. Proficiency in advising and mentoring undergraduate students. Evidence or potential for active contributions to department and institutional service.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Psychology (Cognitive, Clinical, or a closely related field) by the start of the appointment.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and academic community.
- A research program that can be sustained at an undergraduate institution and actively engages students.
- Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Proficiency in advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
- Evidence or potential for active contributions to department and institutional service.
Nice To Haves
- For Clinical Psychology candidates: eligibility for licensure (or license-eligible) in Connecticut is desirable but not required.
- Experience with innovative and inclusive pedagogical approaches.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses such as introductory psychology, research methods, and upper-level classes in your area of expertise (for example, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, or related topics).
- Maintain an active and productive research program that meaningfully involves undergraduate students.
- Advise and mentor students pursuing psychology majors and research experiences.
- Contribute to departmental and institutional service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
