Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology: Open Area

Union College • Schenectady, NY

15h

About The Position

Union College invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology—Open Area, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on 1/2/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before 1/2/2026 will receive priority consideration. The Department of Psychology at Union College, Schenectady, New York, invites applications for a three-year visiting faculty position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Area of specialization is less important than teaching and research excellence. Ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates is essential. A PhD in Psychology by the appointment date is required. Our new colleague will offer 2 courses per trimester (a total of 6 courses per academic year) at a variety of levels, including content courses in their area of expertise. An ability to teach statistics and/or introductory psychology is a plus. We also welcome a colleague with the ability to contribute to the College's General Education curriculum . We expect that our new colleague will establish and maintain a dynamic research program that involves our undergraduate students. The college and department provide outstanding research support, including internal funding opportunities for both faculty and student research. Shared departmental resources include eye-tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) equipment. The college also maintains an active Faculty Development Program that provides mentorship and various other forms of support towards growing faculty teaching, scholarship, and leadership. About the Psychology Department: The Psychology department consists of 14 accomplished scholars at various career stages, with diverse research expertise. We teach small courses and work closely with students, who are active in our research laboratories. We have ample research facilities, institutional support for student research, and host a vibrant speaker series that supports research collaborations. The department recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies and currently provides support for the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies and Neuroscience programs. The department is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment for individuals from a full range of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities, which is central to developing a rigorous and informed education in Psychology, and to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Our goal is to create and support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. Application instructions: Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered. Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statements of teaching and research interests, which should include descriptions of experience, commitment, and activities toward making classroom and research spaces inclusive for all students, and/or how personal approaches to teaching and research can contribute to a diverse community Example syllabi from courses you have taught (no student evaluations, please) Evidence of scholarship, including selected peer-reviewed publications. Please direct inquiries to Joshua Hart, Chair of the search committee, at [email protected]. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in research, teaching, and departmental and institutional service. Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Requirements

• A PhD in Psychology by the appointment date is required.
• Ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates is essential.

Nice To Haves

• An ability to teach statistics and/or introductory psychology is a plus.
• We also welcome a colleague with the ability to contribute to the College's General Education curriculum

Responsibilities

• Offer 2 courses per trimester (a total of 6 courses per academic year) at a variety of levels, including content courses in their area of expertise.
• Establish and maintain a dynamic research program that involves our undergraduate students.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees