Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Open until filled. Applications submitted by December 15, 2026 will be given priority.
Start date: August 2027
Job Description:
The Psychology Department at the University of Mount Saint Vincent invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2027. Although the area of specialization is open, the department is particularly interested in candidates whose teaching and research expertise falls within one of the following areas:
•Forensic psychology or psychology and law
•Neurodevelopment/neurodiversity within a neuropsychology, biological psychology, health psychology, school psychology, or educational psychology framework
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and to supporting a diverse student population within an urban liberal arts college. The teaching load is 21 credits per academic year and will include introductory psychology, courses related to the candidate’s area of expertise, and eventually the department’s senior capstone course. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to develop new courses that expand and strengthen the department’s curriculum.
The Psychology Department values faculty mentorship and the active involvement of undergraduates in research. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to the University’s teaching-focused mission and to provide meaningful opportunities for undergraduate research participation.
Service responsibilities include advising Psychology majors, participating in departmental programs and activities, and serving on University governance committees.
Job Responsibilities:
Teaching Load: 21 credits per year, including:
- Introductory psychology courses
- Courses in the candidate’s area of specialization
- Other foundational courses in the psychology major
- Opportunity to develop new courses for the curriculum
- Research: Engage undergraduates in an active research program within the department
- Research support available through various University funding sources
- Demonstrate the potential to maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to the University’s teaching-focused mission and provide meaningful opportunities for undergraduate research participation
- Service Responsibilities: Academic advising for students
- Participation in departmental and University activities
- Serving on University governance committees
Requirements
- Doctorate in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution; candidates who are ABD on track to confer their degree by August 2027 will be considered
- Teaching or research expertise in one of the department’s priority areas (e.g., biological, cognitive, social, sociocultural, developmental, clinical)
- Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Commitment to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
- Potential to maintain an active research program involving undergraduate students
- Commitment to departmental service and University governance
- Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of appointment (the University is unable to provide employment-visa sponsorship for this position)
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching or research expertise in forensic psychology or psychology and law; or
- Teaching or research expertise involving neurodivergent populations within neuropsychology, biological psychology, health psychology, school psychology, or educational psychology frameworks. Relevant areas of scholarship may include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, cognitive development, academic functioning, psychosocial adjustment, or health and quality-of-life outcomes.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students in research
- Ability to develop courses that complement and expand the department’s existing curriculum
- Applicants should submit the following materials
- A cover letter describing their qualifications, area of specialization, and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Research statement, including plans for involving undergraduate students
- Three letters of recommendation
