Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Social Psychology

Williams College • Williamstown, MA

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About The Position

WILLIAMS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for a one year position with the possibility of extending for an additional year. Visiting Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology , beginning July 1, 2026. Applications are welcome in all areas of specialization within social psychology. The teaching load is two courses, or the equivalent, in the fall semester, and two courses, or the equivalent, in the spring semester. These courses could consist of a subset of the following courses: an introductory course in social psychology, an upper-level research seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty with an accompanying laboratory (this course with its weekly lab would be the equivalent of two courses), a statistics and methods course (this course with its weekly lab would be the equivalent of two courses), and the social psychology section of a team-taught introductory psychology course. We provide mentoring in teaching and research for visiting faculty, as well as research facilities and support for conducting research with students. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply. Additional information and resources can be found at our departmental web site: http://psychology.williams.edu . Candidates should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Requirements

• Candidates should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses, or the equivalent, in the fall semester.
• Teach two courses, or the equivalent, in the spring semester.
• Teach a subset of the following courses: an introductory course in social psychology, an upper-level research seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty with an accompanying laboratory, a statistics and methods course, and the social psychology section of a team-taught introductory psychology course.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees