Clinical/Applied Psychology — Undergrad Teaching & Research

University of Hartford; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hartford is seeking a Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor of Psychology (2027 2028) to teach and advise undergraduates in Cognitive or Biological Psychology. The position begins August 2026 with a 1–2 year initial contract and potential longer terms based on performance and need.

Responsibilities include teaching statistics and research methods, mentoring students, and contributing to inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed a doctorate in psychology or a related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Strong experience teaching undergraduates in psychology, statistics, or research methods.
• Area of expertise in cognitive or biological psychology.
• Commitment and ability to mentor and actively engage undergraduate students with a focus on inclusive excellence and belonging.
• Research or applied experience.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, and ability to work with students, staff, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in statistics and research methods, as well as in area of expertise.
• Possible opportunities to teach interdisciplinary general education courses.
• Contribute to department, college, and university committees and student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Engage in inclusive excellence and mentoring of undergraduate students.

Skills

Teaching undergraduates

Cognitive psychology

Biological psychology

Mentoring students

Inclusive excellence

Research or applied experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in psychology or related discipline

Job description

University of Hartford is seeking a Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor of Psychology (2027 2028) to teach and advise undergraduates in Cognitive or Biological Psychology. The position begins August 2026 with a 1–2 year initial contract and potential longer terms based on performance and need.

Responsibilities include teaching statistics and research methods, mentoring students, and contributing to inclusive excellence.