Assistant Professor, Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Skidmore College invites applications at any rank for a tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall 2023. Area of specialization for this position is open. Currently we have departmental needs in the fields of perception, cognition, and/or computational methods; however, we are actively soliciting candidates from all subfields within psychology. We encourage applications from individuals with identities historically underrepresented in the sciences. Ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates is essential. The hired candidate will be expected to teach core courses (i.e., Statistics and Research Methods I and II, Introduction to Psychological Science), courses at the 200- and 300-level in their area of expertise, and a course that contributes to the College's interdisciplinary first-year seminar program. The hired candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant research program with undergraduate collaborators. Finally, the hired candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additional responsibilities include advising students and service activities at the College. The position involves an in-person teaching load of 18-credits per year which typically equates to 5 courses per academic year.

Skidmore College is a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York, with a student population of 2,600 (8:1 student-faculty ratio), 26% of whom are domestic students of color, 10% are international students, and 15% are first generation college students.

Skidmore offers support for faculty development in many ways, including competitive start-up funds for research, a pre-tenure sabbatical, internal grants for collaborative research with undergraduates, a learning community for new faculty, funds to travel to present research, writing groups, and a course release in the first year. Skidmore is in the process of building its innovative Center for Integrated Sciences, which will house the Psychology Department in 2024. More information about our department, the college, the region, and the tenure-track search process can be found at: https://www.skidmore.edu/psychology/tenure-track-search-fall2022.php

Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. A complete application includes the following materials:

1) a cover letter

2) curriculum vitae

3) a diversity statement demonstrating clear knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues, as well as past and proposed future practices to address DEI in teaching, research, and/or service.

4) a teaching statement

5) a research statement including a clear description of your current research program, and specific future plans for your research, including roles for undergraduates.

6) names and contact info for three referees who may be contacted at a later date to provide a letter of recommendation

Candidates are welcome to contextualize the impact that COVID-19 has had on their teaching and research within these statements.

All documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process and to receive your confirmation code. Please label your documents with your last name and what they are (e.g., “LastName_CV”).

Finalists will be expected to provide additional materials at a later date (e.g., sample syllabi, sample publications); HR will also solicit letters of recommendation. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or (518) 580-5800.

Education: To be considered, candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by September 1, 2023.

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

In order to prevent or significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at Skidmore College and protect all members of the College community from infection, successful candidates will be required to submit proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempted as a reasonable accommodation of a medical condition or sincerely religious belief or practice.

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression*, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

*Gender identity and expression, while protected under Skidmore College policy, are not currently protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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