Job description

]BASIC PURPOSE:

The Department of Psychology at Assumption University (Worcester, MA) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Candidates must be committed to undergraduate teaching and advising as well as service to the university and greater community. The ideal candidate would be prepared to teach foundational courses in general psychology, statistics, and/or research methods in addition to courses that can bridge across the areas of mental health, human development, and physiological psychology. Candidates must also be able to provide evidence of scholarship and promise of developing a research program suitable for undergraduate student collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must hold a doctorate in psychology or a closely related discipline by the date of hire. Experience teaching at the college level is preferred. Candidates must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires:

• Sitting, standing, walking, and bending.
• Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for extended periods.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus.
• Manual dexterity.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include:

ABOUT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.

As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Assumption University commits itself to maintaining a welcoming environment for all people and to complying with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and its educational programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information or family medical history, military status, or other legally protected status. Assumption University rejects and condemns all forms of harassment, wrongful discrimination, and disrespect.

How to apply

To apply, submit (1) a letter of application, (2) current curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) research statement, (5) samples of representative research papers, and (6) transcripts from any colleges or universities attended. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Candidates are also asked to provide names and contact information for three references who can attest to the applicant’s teaching and research experience and qualifications. References will be contacted and provided with a secure link for uploading the reference letter. Materials should be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files at www.assumption.edu/hr. We will begin review of materials in earnest on October 17, 2025. Please direct any inquiries to Dr. Leamarie Gordon, department chair and search committee chair, at [email protected].