Assistant Teaching Professor, Health Psychology

Montclair State University; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor in Health Psychology, starting August 2027. The role centers on teaching Health Psychology across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and community partnerships.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Health Psychology courses and play a key role in program assessment and improvement.

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Psychology.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Preferred candidate will have a PhD in health psychology or a closely related subfield, with demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional priorities.
• Service: teaching faculty are expected to contribute to department, college/school, and university governance and professional activities.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Service commitment

Education

PhD in Psychology

Health psychology emphasis (preferred)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Psychology
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching all students.
• A record that demonstrates interest and commitment to service.
• Preferred candidates will have a PhD in health psychology or a closely related subfield, with demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Starting Date

August 27, 2027

Required Materials

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae and teaching and service statements which can be uploaded during the application process.
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.

Salary

Salary Range $89,209.75-$95,821.86 Annually

Benefits

• Health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

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; organizational behavior; employee well‑being, aging, and longevity; emotions and ethics in the workplace; and social attitudes, discrimination, diversity science, and social justice.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State’s largest college, with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen‑participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use‑inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.

For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

About Us

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools. Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions. Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.

Contact Information

Questions about the search can be addressed to Dr. John Paul Wilson: [e-mail]

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [e-mail].