Assistant Professor of Psychology - Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Psychology - Tenure Track

Disciplinary Area:  The Department of Psychology at Hartwick College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant professor starting in August 2026 pending final administrative approval.  We seek candidates with expertise in Biopsychology or Behavioral Neuroscience, with preference given to those with a demonstrated commitment to excellence, innovation, and diversity in undergraduate teaching, close interaction with students, and a research program that includes undergraduates. The department of psychology features a suite of rooms dedicated to animal research, but animal research is not a requirement for the position. Minimum qualifications include a doctorate in psychology by the time of the appointment. Specific teaching assignments will include Biopsychology, Research in Biopsychology, Introductory Psychology (team-taught), Psychological Research Methods, and possibly general education courses, including our innovative first-year Flight Path courses. Teaching load will average 20 semester credit hours or their equivalent per academic year, and all faculty members teach during the College’s distinctive four-week January Term. Tenure-track faculty are expected to actively engage in scholarly or creative activities. Committee service, including campus wide and departmental governance, and academic advising are expected for re-appointment, tenure, and promotion.

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.

An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future. 

Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.

Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the US.

Salary Range: $61,000-63,000

To apply, please send:

• In a single document:
  • a cover letter specifying the position for which you are applying;
  • a teaching philosophy addressing teaching interests and including evidence of teaching excellence;
  • a research statement that addresses how you will incorporate undergraduates into your research;
• a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system;

Questions about the position may be directed to the search chair, Dr. William Kowalczyk at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. 

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