Assistant Professor of Psychology
About the role
The psychology department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin the fall of 2027. For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials early in the fall semester. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience, industrial-organizational psychology, or sports psychology. The psychology department is interested in providing students with opportunities to understand the application of biological and neuroscience principles to human thought, emotion, and behavior, or alternatively, opportunities to learn from experts in more applied fields, specifically industrial-organizational psychology or sports psychology. Experts in applied fields should have a strong orientation towards research.
Responsibilities
- Instruction of undergraduate students with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology
- Ongoing research and mentorship of undergraduate research
- Advisement of undergraduate students
- Participation in departmental/school/university activities
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: A Doctorate in Psychology or a related field by Fall 2027 is required.
Preferred Qualifications
University level teaching experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid sick time
- 14+ paid holidays per year
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD)
- Life insurance
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation
- 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%
- University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years
- Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7
- Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26
- University pays 100% tuition only
- Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution
About the Department/School
The psychology department is part of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences which has three other program areas: Crime & Justice Studies, Teacher Education, and Social Work. The psychology department is home to 16 full-time faculty as well as several, valued, part-time faculty. The department offers an undergraduate psychology major and minor and supports graduate programs in clinical mental health counseling and school psychology. The department members have expertise in many domains and work together to create a rich curricular experience for students that includes theory, research, and applied fieldwork. The Psychology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive climate. The School has taken leadership in several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and the development of a social justice minor.
About Marist University
Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.