Assistant Professor of Psychology

Employer: Marist University\nLocation: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States\nPosting Number: 494042\n\nApply: https://careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job/494042\nContact: Human.Resources@Marist.edu\n\nSalary: $75,000 – $80,000\nType: Full-Time, Tenure-Track\nStart: Fall 2027\nPosted: July 30, 2026\n\nThe Psychology Department at Marist University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin Fall 2027. Priority given to candidates with experience in biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience, industrial-organizational psychology, or sports psychology.\n\nRecently renovated Dyson building includes multiple psychology labs with dedicated spaces, participant running rooms, and equipment for cognitive, biological, social, and developmental research.\n\nResponsibilities: Teach courses within areas of expertise plus survey courses, research methods, and statistics. Develop and teach hands-on laboratory courses in a small liberal arts setting. Ongoing research and mentorship of undergraduate research. Advise undergraduate students. Participate in departmental and university activities.\n\nRequirements: Doctorate in Psychology or related field by Fall 2027. University level teaching experience preferred. Flexible regarding teaching assignments. Emphasis on high quality and inclusive teaching.\n\nBenefits: Medical/Dental/Vision (15% employee/85% employer contribution). 403(b) with up to 12% University contribution. Tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependents. Unlimited paid sick time. 14+ paid holidays.\n\nDepartment has 16 full-time faculty. Offers undergraduate psychology major/minor and supports graduate programs in clinical mental health counseling and school psychology.\n\nMarist University has 6,000+ students and has been acclaimed a top institution by U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal, and Princeton Review.