Assistant Professor, Psychology at Usnh

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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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching Effectiveness (34%)

• Teaching occurs in a multiplicity of ways in both formal and informal settings. Models include lecture, seminar, Internships, and independent studies.

• Effective teaching is evaluated through instructional materials, pedagogical practices, peer review, and student evaluation data.

Scholarship and Related Professional Activity (33%)

• Scholarship can be evidenced in myriad ways ranging from publications, presentations, and other professional activities.

Service to the department, the College, and students (33%)

• Service responsibilities range from service to the Academic program/Department, membership on campus-wide and/or ad-hoc committees to participating in student retention and recruitment activities.

• Faculty members are expected to provide service to students through advising and mentoring students.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in Developmental Psychology.

Applicant instructions:

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

• Contact information for three (3) references

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

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).

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.

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