"Assistant Professor - Educational Psychology/Human Development - University at Albany"

The School of Education at the University at Albany, State University of New York, invites applications for a tenure track, assistant rank faculty member in Educational Psychology/Human Development in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology. The successful applicant will have an active and rigorous research agenda with strong potential for funding, and the ability to collaborate with students and other faculty in research. Area of expertise for this position is open to applicants whose research intersects Educational Psychology, Human Development (e.g. learning and development), and/or other related areas.

The appointment will be in the Division of Educational Psychology and Methodology, in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology. The Department is multidisciplinary and devoted to research, teaching, and service in the use of psychological principles to promote lifelong growth, learning, and development in multiple life roles and contexts. The Division has strong undergraduate programs in Human Development and Teacher Preparation, as well as established graduate programs in Educational Psychology and Methodology.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: educational psychology, learning, cognition, and language; curriculum/instruction; child, adolescent, and lifespan development; statistics and research methods. Mentoring and supervising students completing independent studies and dissertation research is an important component of teaching. Research mentoring and supervision, together with four courses per academic year, is the expected load. The applicant should be proficient in research methodology.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Division Director, Educational Psychology & Methodology
• Supervises the following positions: Graduate Assistants
• May supervise employees as assigned (if no direct reports at time of filling position)

Job Requirements:

Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Education, or a substantial equivalent from a college or University accredited by an accreditor recognized by the US Department of Education or by an internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 15, 2026.
• Applicants should possess a record of scholarship, through peer-reviewed published/accepted papers, in one or more of the stated areas of expertise, and have demonstrated the ability to develop an independent program of research.
• Applicants must address their plan and ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in human development/education psychology/related area in varying modalities, including in-person, online, and/or hybrid.
• Applicants must have a strong methodological/statistical background.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching graduate and/or undergraduate students in Human Development/Educational Psychology/related area.
• Post-doctoral training in human development/educational psychology.
• Potential for and/or record of an extramurally funded program of research.

Working Environment:

Typical office/instructional environment

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Professor, Salary commensurate with experience

Please apply online