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<div></div><div><div><b>Posting Number:</b> 494042<br>
<b>Type of Position:</b> Full-time<br>
<b>Location:</b> Poughkeepsie, NY<br>
<b>Categories:</b> Faculty, School of Social &amp; Behavioral Sciences (Full-Time Faculty Only)</div><div><br>
<p></p><div><div><div><div><p><b>Position Title:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Assistant Professor of Psychology</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Department/School:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Psychology Department, School of Social &amp; Behavioral Sciences</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Salary/Pay Rate:</b></p></div><div><br>
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$75,000 - $80,000</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Job Summary:</b></p></div><div><br>
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The psychology department invites applications for a tenure track <b>Assistant Professor of Psychology</b> position to begin the fall of 2027. For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials early in the fall semester.<br>
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Priority will be given to candidates with experience in <b>biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience, industrial-organizational psychology, or sports psychology</b>. The psychology department is interested in providing students with opportunities to understand the application of biological and neuroscience principles to human thought, emotion, and behavior, or alternatively, opportunities to learn from experts in more applied fields, specifically industrial-organizational psychology or sports psychology. Experts in applied fields should have a strong orientation towards research. Prospective applicants will be housed in the recently renovated Dyson building which includes multiple distinct psychology labs with dedicated spaces for small, medium, and large participant running rooms; equipment to support investigating areas such as cognitive, biological, social, and developmental psychological phenomena; separate areas for meeting with undergraduate research assistants and much more.</p>
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Applicants should be flexible regarding teaching assignments and confident in their abilities to teach courses within their areas of expertise as well as survey courses, research methods, and statistics. We welcome candidates who place an emphasis on high quality and inclusive teaching in a small classroom setting and who can expertly integrate relevant topical issues into their teaching. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to develop and teach hands-on laboratory courses in a small, liberal arts setting. Applicants should be engaged in ongoing research activities and enthusiastic about working to support undergraduate students&rsquo; research projects.</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p></div><div><br>
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A Doctorate in Psychology or a related field by Fall 2027 is required.</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Essential Functions:</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li>Primarily, instruction of undergraduate students with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology</li>
<li>Ongoing research and mentorship of undergraduate research</li>
<li>Advisement of undergraduate students</li>
<li>Participation in departmental/school/university activities</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p></div><div><br>
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University level teaching experience is preferred.</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Required Application Documents:</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li>Curriculum Vitae (CV)</li>
<li>Names and contact information for three professional references</li>
<li>Cover letter that includes a description of the candidate&rsquo;s experience working with students from various backgrounds and with varying degrees of college preparedness.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div><p><b>Benefits:</b></p></div><div><br>
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The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:</p>
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<li>Unlimited paid sick time.</li>
<li>14+ paid holidays per year.</li>
<li>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).</li>
<li>Life insurance.</li>
<li>Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.</li>
<li>403(b) defined contribution plan:
<ul><li>First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.</li>
<li>University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.</li>
<li>Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.</li>
<li><i>Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.</i></li>
</ul></li><li>403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity &ndash; Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.</li>
<li>Tuition Benefits:
<ul><li>Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.</li>
<li>University pays 100% tuition only.</li>
<li>Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.</li>
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</li></ul><ul><li><i>Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.</i></li></ul></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>About the Department/School:</b></p></div><div><br>
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The psychology department is part of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences which has three other program areas: Crime &amp; Justice Studies, Teacher Education, and Social Work. The psychology department is home to 16 full-time faculty as well as several, valued, part-time faculty. The department offers an undergraduate psychology major and minor and supports graduate programs in clinical mental health counseling and school psychology. The department members have expertise in many domains and work together to create a rich curricular experience for students that includes theory, research, and applied fieldwork.</p>
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The Psychology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive climate. The School has taken leadership in several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and the development of a social justice minor. To learn more please visit: https://www.marist.edu/psychology</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>About Marist University:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News &amp; World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Type of Position:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Full-time</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Classification:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Faculty (Full-Time)</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Work Schedule:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development and other activities as needed.</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Location:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Marist University Main Campus</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Number of Position Openings:</b></p></div><div><br>
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1</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Equal Employment Statement:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.</p>
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Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.</p>
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Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.</p></div></div></div></div><br>
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</p></div><p></p><p><b>Advertised:</b> July 30, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time<br>
<b>Applications close:</b></p></div><p></p>

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