Job description
Reading, PA
Position Information
- Title: Assistant professor, non-tenure track
- Employment Type: Full-time, on-site position, long-term renewable position
- Start Date: August 2026
- Application Review begins: Dec 15, 2025
This is a full-time, in-person position, and applicants seeking only remote opportunities should not apply.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology; however, ABD applicants with relevant teaching and research experience will also be considered.
- We are seeking candidates with experience in teaching, research, and mentoring undergraduate students in Developmental Psychology, particularly in child-related areas.
Required Courses to Teach:
- Child Development
- Lifespan Development
- Other child-related courses ((e.g. Social, Language, Adolescent Development)
- General Psychology
- Research Methods
- Senior Seminar (in area of specialty)
Preference will be given to candidates who can teach additional child-related courses such as Social Development, Language Development, Adolescent Development, and Child Psychopathology.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Academic advising of undergraduate students
- Mentoring independent study, undergraduate research projects, and internships
- Departmental service (e.g., supervising the Honor Society)
- Holding regular office hours
- Attending department and faculty meetings
How to apply
Required Application Materials to Submit:
Interested candidates should submit:
1) A cover letter addressing their fit for the position
2) A detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience
3) A list of courses previously taught
4) A teaching statement
5) A research statement
6) Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., a summary of quantitative and qualitative course evaluation data)
7) Contact information for three references< Albright College is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and is actively committed to diversity within its community.
