Assistant Teaching Professor, Health Psychology

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor position in Health Psychology, beginning in August 2027. We seek a dynamic and collaborative colleague whose expertise in Health Psychology will contribute to a coordinated departmental initiative to expand Health Psychology across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. This position represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest psychology departments in the region and to play a central role in building a distinctive Health Psychology presence that integrates research, education, and community impact. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Psychology and related areas and will serve as a key contributor to the development, assessment, and improvement of Health Psychology curricula and programs. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty on innovative instructional initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and community partnerships that enhance student success and career readiness. The Department of Psychology values an inclusive, student-centered academic environment, and seeks colleagues who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and advising, as well as a dedication to engaging and supporting a diverse student population. The position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track (NTT) appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTT procedures. Montclair is committed to the success of teaching faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support long-term success and flourishing at the University. Teaching Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching and service. Teaching: The standard annual teaching load for 10-month teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with an additional 6 TCH in the summer for 12-month faculty. Additional TCH reassigned time (course release) is available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as administering programs. Teaching Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities. Service: Teaching Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, university. This includes participating in shared governance, academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the specific assignments for which teaching faculty members receive course release.

Requirements

Earned PhD in Psychology
Demonstrated excellence in teaching all students.
A record that demonstrates interest and commitment to service.

Nice To Haves

PhD in health psychology or a closely related subfield
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Work addresses contemporary challenges in health and well-being, including behavioral health, chronic disease management, health equity, prevention science, aging, stress and resilience, digital health, and social determinants of health.
Complements existing Department strengths in clinical psychology and I/O psychology.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Psychology and related areas.
Serve as a key contributor to the development, assessment, and improvement of Health Psychology curricula and programs.
Collaborate with faculty on innovative instructional initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and community partnerships.
Center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments.
Perform classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising.
Develop and update courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities.
Participate in shared governance, academic program vitality, and share professional expertise within and beyond the University.