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Keene State College’s Psychology Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026.
We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Psychology (ABD near completion will be considered). Candidates in related specialty areas could also be considered. Courses to be taught include Child and Adolescent Psychology, Adulthood and Aging, Cognitive Psychology, and potential advanced courses at the upper level. At least 1 year of college or university teaching experience is required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to conduct research with undergraduates and supervise undergraduate research. The teaching load is three 4 credit courses per academic semester. Faculty may also have an opportunity to teach courses in the College’s Integrative Studies Program. For more information about this program, please see: http://www.keene.edu/isp/. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental activities and campus-wide service, maintaining an active record of scholarship, and engaging in professional development.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.
At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers, and those they serve from diverse backgrounds. Faculty actively engage in collaborative work and service within the department and across the College to advance future-thinking curricular and co-curricular approaches that strengthen our Liberal Arts focus and achieve the College’s goals for inclusion and excellence as outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Application Deadline
For full consideration, please submit materials by December 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately after this due date and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion
This position falls within the collective bargaining unit for full-time faculty members and librarians as part of the Keene State College Education Association (KSCEA), which is affiliated with the National Education Association of New Hampshire (NEA-NH).
Compensation Pay Range
$75,230
The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Keene
Salary Grade
Faculty 01
Keene State College’s Psychology Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 17, 2026.
We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Psychology (ABD near completion will be considered). Candidates in related specialty areas could also be considered. Courses to be taught include Child and Adolescent Psychology, Adulthood and Aging, Cognitive Psychology, and potential advanced courses at the upper level. At least 1 year of college or university teaching experience is required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to conduct research with undergraduates and supervise undergraduate research. The teaching load is three 4 credit courses per academic semester. Faculty may also have an opportunity to teach courses in the College’s Integrative Studies Program. For more information about this program, please see: http://www.keene.edu/isp/. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental activities and campus-wide service, maintaining an active record of scholarship, and engaging in professional development.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.
At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers, and those they serve from diverse backgrounds. Faculty actively engage in collaborative work and service within the department and across the College to advance future-thinking curricular and co-curricular approaches that strengthen our Liberal Arts focus and achieve the College’s goals for inclusion and excellence as outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan.
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience
- Ph.D. in Psychology. ABD near completion will be considered but must be completed by August 1, 2026.
- One year’s teaching experience at the college or university level is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in Developmental Psychology.
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
- Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Research Statement
- Contact information for three (3) references
Application Deadline
For full consideration, please submit materials by December 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately after this due date and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion
This position falls within the collective bargaining unit for full-time faculty members and librarians as part of the Keene State College Education Association (KSCEA), which is affiliated with the National Education Association of New Hampshire (NEA-NH).
Compensation Pay Range
$75,230
The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.
Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Keene
Salary Grade
Faculty 01
Salary : $75,230