Assistant Teaching Professor, Health Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor position in Health Psychology, beginning in August 2027. We seek a dynamic and collaborative colleague whose expertise in Health Psychology will contribute to a coordinated departmental initiative to expand Health Psychology across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. This position represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest psychology departments in the region and to play a central role in building a distinctive Health Psychology presence that integrates research, education, and community impact.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Psychology and related areas and will serve as a key contributor to the development, assessment, and improvement of Health Psychology curricula and programs. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty on innovative instructional initiatives, experiential learning opportunities, and community partnerships that enhance student success and career readiness.

The Department of Psychology values an inclusive, student-centered academic environment, and seeks colleagues who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and advising, as well as a dedication to engaging and supporting a diverse student population.

The position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track (NTT) appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTT procedures. Montclair is committed to the success of teaching faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support long‑term success and flourishing at the University.

Teaching Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching and service.

The standard annual teaching load for 10-month teaching faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with an additional 6 TCH in the summer for 12-month faculty. Additional TCH reassigned time (course release) is available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as administering programs. Teaching Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities.

Teaching Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, university. This includes participating in shared governance, academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise within and beyond the University. Service activities are separate and distinct from the specific assignments for which teaching faculty members receive course release.

The Psychology Department—organized into the three broad categories of clinical, industrial/organizational (I/O), and psychological science—serves a large and diverse constituency of students, and comprises a vibrant group of 35 full‑time faculty, in addition to several emeriti faculty and support staff. The Department continues to expand its national profile, with 20 active research labs, over 3.5 million dollars in extramural funding, and PhD programs in both clinical and I/O psychology—in addition to popular MA and certification programs in clinical psychology, I/O psychology, psychological science, and advanced quantitative methods.

The research interests of our faculty include neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurocognitive aging; cognitive processes such as memory, the brain reward system, decision‑making, perceptual processing, and spatial cognition; internalizing psychological disorders and trauma; forensic investigation, plea bargaining, and forensic and correctional assessment and treatment; language and life span development; motivation; pedagogy; effective leadership, mentorship, and supervision;…