Posted: Oct 8, 2025

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Salary: Annually

Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025

The Department of Psychology at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Social Psychology (or closely related field), although ABD applicants with graduation expected by Fall 2026 will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate a proven record of teaching and mentorship, as well as be able to establish an active program of research involving undergraduates. The Department of Psychology places a high value on hiring individuals who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students of various backgrounds to help promote a supportive learning experience in and outside the classroom. Area of research should broadly examine social psychological issues within an applied setting (e.g., cultural, legal, organizational, political).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates may expect to teach courses in their specialty area, with priority being given to those who have experience teaching cultural psychology. They will also be expected to contribute to the departmental curriculum, including courses in introduction to psychology and lab courses in research methods & statistics. Typical teaching load is 5-6 courses per academic year (9 credit hours per semester) with a cap of 15–25 students per class.

Supplemental Information:

The Caiafa Center for Psychological Science at Providence College features flexible human lab space and state-of-the-art classroom facilities. Tenure-track faculty appointments offer research start-up funds, competitive salaries, and full benefits. Faculty may also apply for a semester-long paid sabbatical to support their scholarship before tenure. Additionally, the College provides reimbursement of relocation costs and financial support for professional development.

Applications are due by December 1, 2025 and should be submitted online to https://careers.providence.edu/. Candidates should include a cover letter stating their interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, graduate transcripts, and contact information for three named references. It is encouraged that applicants describe how their pedological practices and approaches to scholarship can best serve all students and promote supportive learning spaces (this can be integrated in the statements or be submitted as sample syllabi documents).

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Saaid Mendoza, Search Committee Chair, ([email protected]).