Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology

Mount Holyoke College

22d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Education at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a full-time one year visiting assistant professor in the area of developmental psychology beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach Educational Psychology and Developmental psychology, as well as advanced laboratory and seminar courses in their area of specialization. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate education who have demonstrated experience mentoring diverse and highly motivated students and an active research program. The teaching load is 5 courses per year (3 in the fall, 2 in the spring). PhD or ABD required. Visiting faculty are welcome, but not required, to engage in scholarship with undergraduate research assistants at Mount Holyoke. The Psychology & Education Department maintains a rich and collaborative environment of active scholarship and mentorship. Mount Holyoke supports faculty scholarship through department funds as well as competitive faculty grants. Laboratory space is available to accommodate research needs. Applications must be made online by submitting a cover letter, a CV and statements on the following: (1) teaching philosophy, (2) research plans, and (3) mentoring a diverse student body, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Minimum starting rate of pay: $75,000. Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy. Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include: A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications A complete resume or curriculum vitae For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity. Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.

Requirements

PhD or ABD required
Demonstrate the ability to teach Educational Psychology and Developmental psychology, as well as advanced laboratory and seminar courses in their area of specialization
Strong commitment to undergraduate education
Demonstrated experience mentoring diverse and highly motivated students
Active research program