The Department of Psychology at Connecticut College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Social/Health Psychology with research/teaching expertise in neuroscience to begin July 1, 2027. Specialization is open, with a preference for expertise in how social, biological and neural factors combine to influence physical health, mental well-being, and social behavior. A Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience is required at the time of appointment. We seek an engaged teacher of undergraduates who can offer Social and/or Health Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology, and develop elective courses for our Psychology Major and interdisciplinary program in Neuroscience within the candidate’s area of expertise. Dedicated undergraduate research mentoring within the context of an active research program is also central to this position, as well as academic advising of students in Psychology and Neuroscience. We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice as evidenced in teaching, research, service, and/or public scholarship.
Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of access and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Connecticut College is an equal opportunity employer. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in private post-secondary education institutions. The College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of the following protected characteristics: age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability (physical or mental), domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful source of income, marital status, national origin (including ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran; recently separated veteran; active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran; and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement describing your teaching experience and philosophy; 4) a statement describing your research program; and 6) three letters of recommendation through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/193195). Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Questions may be directed to Joseph Schroeder (jasch@conncoll.edu), Chair, Department of Psychology, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320
Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. We recognize that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. AA/EOE
