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University of Pittsburgh · 1 week ago

Appointment Stream Assistant Professor of Psychology, Area Open, Developmental Preferred

Johnstown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology. The position requires a focus on teaching and research, particularly in developmental psychology, to support students in their career paths within the field.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include a 12-hour teaching load per term (i.e., 4:4 load) and an active research program, including supervision of undergraduates, along with departmental, divisional, and college-wide service activities

Teaching duties include Introduction to Psychology, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Lifespan Development, Adult Development, and other courses in one’s specialty area

Qualification

Doctoral degree in PsychologyTeaching experience in higher educationResearch experienceEvidence of teaching effectivenessStatement of teaching philosophy

Required

Applicants are required to have a doctoral degree in Psychology or related field by August, 2026

Preferred

Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in higher education

Preferred candidates will have experience conducting and publishing research

Teaching Evaluations

Sample Syllabi

Professional Development Statement

Research Statement

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees

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