Assistant Teaching Professor in Clinical Psychology or Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Tufts University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions at the Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure-track) level to begin September 1, 2027. We seek outstanding candidates for positions in (1) Clinical Psychology and (2) Psychology. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate core courses, teaching electives which may vary by position (described below), advising undergraduates across our five department majors (Psychology, Biopsychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive & Brain Science, Human Factors Psychology), and service to the department and University.

These are 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track positions. Based on performance, an initial 2-year contract is renewable, with subsequent opportunities for renewal and promotion within the Teaching Professor ranks. The workload for Teaching Professors is six courses or the equivalent per academic year plus student advising, and departmental and/or University service (with reductions during the first two years of service). Guidelines and expectations for teaching faculty are governed by the collective bargaining agreement for full-time Lecturers and Teaching Professors.

Clinical Psychology. We seek a colleague with a Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited program who will contribute to our undergraduate curriculum supporting the BA/BS in Clinical Psychology. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in clinical psychology and contribute to the supervision, coordination, and development of experiential learning opportunities for students in the Clinical Psychology major. Relevant courses may include psychopathology, psychological evaluation and treatment, and other offerings related to the candidate's expertise. Candidates who demonstrate the capacity and willingness to contribute across multiple parts of the department's foundational curriculum, including introductory psychology, statistics, and/or research methods are especially welcome. Candidates who are licensed (or license-eligible) psychologists with clinical experience, particularly those who seek to maintain some degree of clinical activity, will be preferred. Candidates with experience supervising field placements, internships, or other practice-oriented undergraduate experiences are especially encouraged to apply.

Psychology. We seek a colleague with a Ph.D. in Psychology (or a closely related discipline) by the start date who will contribute to our foundational undergraduate curriculum, with a focus on statistics and/or research methods. While the area of specialization is open, candidates who can teach existing courses and provide courses that extend and complement the expertise of the existing faculty will be preferred. With respect to statistics, experience with teaching contemporary statistical software, particularly R, and with teaching both ANOVA and regression is especially welcome. With respect to research methods, experience with teaching research design, measurement, data analysis (particularly using R), and the interpretation and communication of empirical findings is especially welcome. Statistics and research methods courses should provide students with a strong foundation in quantitative and experimental approaches using practices that support inclusive, transparent, and reproducible psychological science. Candidates who demonstrate the capacity and willingness to contribute to teaching across multiple parts of the department's foundational curriculum, including introductory psychology, are especially encouraged to apply.

All applications should be submitted via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/197306) and should include the following: 1) a cover letter; 2) a C.V.; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and a list of potential course offerings that overlap with and/or expand our existing course offerings; 4) teaching evaluations from up to three previous courses related to the position sought; and 5) three letters of reference submitted directly to Interfolio by the referees.

Cover letters should begin with a clear indication of whether the candidate wishes to be considered for the Clinical Psychology position, the Psychology position, or both. All candidates should provide a brief overview of their application and qualifications, with a focus on their degree of fit with the department mission, the position(s) of interest as described in this ad, and evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising. Candidates should clearly convey their efforts to promote inclusive practices through teaching and service. The Psychology Department welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds in the U.S. and from across the globe.

Please contact Rob Kim, Department Manager (robert_s.kim@tufts.edu) with questions. Review of applications will begin January 5^th, 2027, and will continue until the positions are filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.