Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Neuroscience Program at Colgate University invites applications for one or two positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall semester of 2025. The term of the position(s) is one year, with the possibility of renewal for one or two additional years depending on the evaluation of teaching effectiveness and institutional need. Both positions are open to area, though emphasis on cognitive, social, personality, developmental, or clinical psychology is encouraged. Successful candidates will be expected to teach staff-taught courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods, or Quantitative Methods), upper-level courses in the candidate’s specialty area, and supervision of senior thesis work. Successful candidates may also be expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.
Completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field is required prior to, or shortly after, the date of hire. The teaching load for this position is equivalent to five courses per year, with one of those courses being supervision of senior thesis work in the candidate’s research area. Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.
Candidates should prepare a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of teaching and research interests, and should also provide names and contact information for three professional references. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching and scholarship might support the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names of three people who can provide letters of recommendationmust be submitted through http://apply.interfolio.com/164745
Review of applications will begin March 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Colgate is a top liberal arts university of 3,200 undergraduate students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences can be found here. Appointees will join a faculty of teacher-scholars deeply committed to a strong, research-oriented program, and to a vibrant undergraduate curriculum that integrates psychological science and neuroscience. Colgate recently inaugurated a new Mind, Brain and Behavior Initiative that provides support and opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative research.
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York here.
