What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teaching Professor - Psychology position at UMass Dartmouth?
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Psychology starting September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses such as Statistics, Research Methods in Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, and Social Psychology at both undergraduate and graduate levels, in addition to others based on departmental needs. The appointment level will be made commensurate with experience. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position with primary responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate instruction, undergraduate advising, and university service. Initial appointment is for two years, with possibility of renewal.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be an engaging and effective teacher with a strong commitment to student learning and success. Responsibilities include teaching Statistics, Research Methods in Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and other undergraduate or graduate courses based on departmental needs. The successful candidate will also implement inclusive and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse population of students; collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum; provide academic and thesis advising; and participate in department and university service.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree in Social Psychology or Cognitive Psychology, or closely related field at the time of employment, have experience with teaching at the college level, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They must also show a commitment to teaching excellence, and to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must also be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications
* The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate masters-level courses, including both introductory courses (e.g., General Psychology and Statistics) and more specific topics (e.g., Social or Cognitive Psychology), as needed by the department.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Psychology Department value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek a teaching faculty member who values working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and will support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment.
UMass Dartmouth is located in the beautiful ocean side community of Dartmouth, about an hour south of Boston, half-hour east of Providence, and half-hour west of Cape Cod. It offers a world-class education to undergraduate and graduate students each year in over 40 undergraduate and 23 graduate programs offered by the College of Engineering, College of Nursing, Charlton College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Law and School for Marine Science and Technology.
UMass Dartmouth has transformed the lives of 40,000 alumni and distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. It is the only Massachusetts Tier 1 national research university south of Boston and serves as a catalyst for the development of marine science and technology industries along the south coast.
SALARY: $70,000-$75,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
- 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- State Pension Retirement Plan
- Optional Retirement Savings Plans
- Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
- Twelve (12) paid holidays
- And More!
Benefits for Faculty Federation
Qualified applicants are invited to submit electronically a letter of interest, detailed curriculum vitae, concise statements on teaching interests/philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
Applications received by December 15th will receive highest priority.