One-Year Assistant Professor of Psychological Science
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the one-year Assistant Professor position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
The Department of Psychological Science· is pleased to announce a full-time, one-year Assistant Professor position beginning in August for the 2026 academic year Eastern is Connecticut's only public liberal arts university, and Psychology is among the largest majors on campus. We are seeking a generalist in Psychology for this one-year position. In the fall, the candidate will teach Introductory Psychology and our Introduction to the Psychology Major, a one credit course designed to help orient students to our major, and in the spring, they will teach Research Methods, Introductory Psychology, and an additional Psychology elective for majors. Ability to teach Research Methods is required, and additional expertise in one of the following areas preferred: Developmental, Industrial Organizational, or Biological Psychology. The candidate will have a 4-4 teaching load, advising, and departmental service responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate potential for teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, especially with first-generation students. Those willing to mentor students in their research are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. before August 2026, though ABDs will be considered. Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
To apply: please upload a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; research statement; evidence of teaching ability; and three letters of recommendation to Alita Cousins, Department of Psychological Science, into JazzHR at: __________________________.
Compensation and Employee Benefits The one-year Assistant Professor in Psychological Science is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu
