Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Psychology Department, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

$75,000 - $80,000

The psychology department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin the fall of 2027. 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. Prospective applicants will be housed in the recently renovated Dyson building which includes multiple distinct psychology labs with dedicated spaces for small, medium, and large participant running rooms; equipment to support investigating areas such as cognitive, biological, social, and developmental psychological phenomena; separate areas for meeting with undergraduate research assistants and much more.

Applicants should be flexible regarding teaching assignments and confident in their abilities to teach courses within their areas of expertise as well as survey courses, research methods, and statistics. We welcome candidates who place an emphasis on high quality and inclusive teaching in a small classroom setting and who can expertly integrate relevant topical issues into their teaching. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to develop and teach hands‑on laboratory courses in a small, liberal arts setting.

Applicants should be engaged in ongoing research activities and enthusiastic about working to support undergraduate students’ research projects.

A Doctorate in Psychology or a related field by Fall 2027 is required.

• Primarily, 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

University level teaching experience is preferred.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Cover letter that includes a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from various backgrounds and with varying degrees of college preparedness.

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 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. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• 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 toward tuition at another accredited institution.

* Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

The psychology department is part of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences which…