Assistant Teaching Professor, Psychology

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative academic institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Teaching Professor in Psychology to join its vibrant community. This full-time position offers the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses and support various aspects of the undergraduate program, including student advising and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and possess college-level teaching experience. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those passionate about shaping the future of psychology education.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Commuting Assistance

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology required.
• College-level teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Psychology.
• Support all aspects of the undergraduate program.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Mentorship Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology

Job description

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Assistant Teaching Professor, Psychology

Apply locations Boston, MA (Main Campus) time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R133171

About the Opportunity

The Psychology Department at Northeastern University ( www.northeastern.edu/cos/psychology/ ) invites applications for a Full-time Non-tenured Track Assistant Teaching Professor position to start Fall 2025. This is a one-year appointment, which can be renewable.

Responsibilities:

The selected individual will have two main sets of responsibilities. The first set of responsibilities is to teach undergraduate courses offered by the Psychology Department. The number of courses to be taught each year, and the topic areas of the courses will be determined by the department chair, taking into account the individual’s area of expertise and departmental need. The second set of responsibilities is to provide support for all aspects of the undergraduate program, working closely with the department’s Head Advisor and Director of Undergraduate Studies. Specific activities will include, for example, advising students, providing administrative support for registration and course approval processes, and helping to organize welcome days for prospective students, new student orientations, and graduation ceremonies.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology and college level teaching experience required.
• The successful candidate will generally be available to participate in such activities when scheduled on evenings and weekends.

Documents to submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Leadership statement
• List of three references

Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Teaching statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Science (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of graduate students.

Leadership Statement:

Please summarize your experience in leadership positions. Describe your leadership style, how you have cultivated cultures that promote a sense of belonging for students and faculty from different backgrounds, and what are ways that you have helped others strengthen their practice.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

Assistant Teaching Professor: $70,000.00 - $82,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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