Developmental Psychologist

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester (MA)

On-site

USD 101,850 - 103,850

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves

Start-up funding for research

Health benefits

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Developmental Psychology. The successful candidate will teach a range of psychology courses and foster research engagement among undergraduate students. This position provides a competitive salary, benefits, and excellent professional development opportunities, making it ideal for those committed to academic excellence in a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in developmental psychology.
Innovative ideas for course development relevant to the position.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Maintain a cohesive and independent research program engaging students.
Teach Introduction to Psychology and advanced courses on developmental topics.
Participate in academic advising and departmental service.

Skills

Excellence in scholarship

Excellence in undergraduate teaching

Innovative course development

Commitment to inclusive pedagogies

Education

Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a related field

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Description

The Department of Psychology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Developmental Psychology to begin in August 2026. This position is open to applicants with expertise in any area of developmental psychology. The successful candidate will maintain a cohesive and independent research program that meaningfully engages undergraduate students. In addition to the coursesIntroduction to Psychology,Statistics, orResearch Methods, the ideal candidate will teach new or existing intermediate and advanced courses on developmental topics. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teachIntroduction to Psychologyand additional courses that enhance our existing curriculum .

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2). This position offers full benefits and a starting salary in the range of $101,850 to $103,850. Faculty at the College cultivate a richly diverse academic community, pursue innovative teaching, and create high-impact scholarship. To learn more about the Worcester area, candidates are invited to explore Worcester and beyond , as well as the Resources for Prospective Faculty on our Faculty Openings page . Academic and inclusive excellence are essential to our academic core. To learn more about these commitments, candidates are encouraged to review the College’s strategic plan,Aspire .

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate (1) excellence in scholarship in any area of developmental psychology, (2) excellence in undergraduate teaching, (3) innovative ideas for developing and refining courses relevant to this position, and (4) a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a related field is required by the beginning of the appointment

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements listed in the “Qualifications” section above, a current curriculum vitae, a statement on your teaching philosophy, practices, and experiences, a statement on your research, and three letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

In your cover letter and statements, in addition to describing the above-mentioned elements of research and teaching, please address how your scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or service might contribute to and further the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college and its core commitment to creating a community where every individual feels empowered to contribute their talents and perspectives.

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/171704 .

For full consideration, please apply by September 15, 2025. Initial interviews of selected applicants via Zoom will take place in late October, and campus visits for selected applicants will take place in November. Questions about this search may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Florencia Anggoro (fanggoro@holycross.edu).

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