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Assistant Profefssor of Psychology (Faculty/ 9 Months)

 

Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Chestnut Hill College invites applications for a Full-Time, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Undergraduate Psychology Department beginning in the Fall of 2025. This is a 9-month appointment with a $50,000 annual salary.

About Chestnut Hill College

Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, is an independent, Catholic institution that strives to foster equality through education.  The mission of the College is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person.  The College, situated in Chestnut Hill, a charming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, serves a culturally diverse student body.

Undergraduate Psychology offers courses that encompass a range of factors that shape human behavior. Influences related to biology, particularly the workings of the brain, individual psychological processes such as cognition and emotions, and the effects of sociocultural surroundings are all considered as students are exposed to the breadth of the field. In addition, rigorous training in research methods prepares students for individual investigation and graduate study. Students can receive course credit for supervised field experiences through internships in their junior and senior years.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach courses in support of undergraduate psychology major.
  • Advise major and minor students in their academic course selection.
  • Contribute to departmental duties such as assessment of the major, supervision of Psychology Club or Psi Chi, and curriculum development.
  • Perform usual duties associated with a full-time faculty appointment.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Psychology. ABD will be considered if the dissertation defense is completed before starting in the start date.
  • Background in clinical/counseling psychology.
  • Strong research background.
  • Ability to teach undergraduate courses in research methods, psychological measurement, senior seminar, and developmental psychology.
  • Commitment to the Mission of the College

Contact Information:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, areas of scholarly or clinical interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via ADP Workforce Now HERE.  No phone calls, please.

If granted an interview, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required.

Chestnut Hill College is an employer committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value.  To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. 

Chestnut Hill College is an equal opportunity employer