Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology

About the role

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, broadly defined, beginning September 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin on 9/1/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by 10/1/2026 will receive priority consideration.

The Department of Psychology at Union College, Schenectady, New York, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Developmental Psychology, broadly defined. The area of specialization is less important than research and teaching excellence. The ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates is essential. Demonstrated understanding of teaching and conducting research in a small liberal arts college setting is especially desirable.

Our new colleague will offer 2 courses per trimester at a variety of levels, including a combination of some of the following: introductory psychology, statistics, developmental psychology, and an upper-level seminar in developmental psychology within the applicant's domain.

Desirable research areas include, but are not limited to, cognitive, social, emotional, moral, or language development; developmental psychopathology; clinically relevant or neurodevelopmental approaches; cultural and contextual influences on development; and applied or translational research. We would be especially interested in scholars who study cultural differences, racial inequality, or under-resourced communities.

We also welcome a colleague with the ability to provide a developmental perspective on topics that contribute to the College's general education curriculum.

We expect that our new colleague will establish and maintain a dynamic research program that involves our undergraduate students. A PhD in Psychology or a related field by appointment date is required. The college and department provide outstanding research support, including generous startup funds, and ongoing internal funding opportunities for both faculty and student research.

Nearby schools, children's museums, childcare facilities, and farmers' markets offer participant-recruitment opportunities. Shared departmental resources include eye-tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) equipment. The college also maintains an active Faculty Development Institute that provides mentorship and various other forms of support towards growing faculty teaching, scholarship, and leadership.

Application instructions

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statements of teaching and research interests, which should include descriptions of experience, commitment, and activities toward making classroom and research spaces inclusive for all students, and/or how personal approaches to teaching and research can contribute to a diverse community
• Representative examples of 2-5 syllabi from courses you have taught (no course evaluations, please)
• Evidence of scholarship, including a representative selection of 2-5 peer-reviewed publications.

Please direct inquiries to Joshua Hart, Chair of the search committee, at. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in research, teaching, and departmental and institutional service.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500-$83,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including

• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.