"Assistant Professor of Psychological Science (Methods/Statistics), Psychological Science"

Job Details

Assistant Professor of Psychological Science (Methods/Statistics)

Application Deadline
January 5, 2026

Full-Time Regular
201490

C25-084 Assistant Professor – Methods/Statistics Department of Psychological Science

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Psychological Science as a full-time Assistant Professor, beginning Academic Year 2026-2027. The department will be hiring for two (2) positions. Although the area of specialization is open, we seek candidates who have expertise and strong interest in teaching statistics and research methods and mentoring students in research at the undergraduate and graduate (MA) levels. Successful candidates should also be prepared to teach undergraduate introductory courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Lifespan Development) or other courses aligned with their specialization. The regular teaching load is 12 hours per semester with some evening classes required. We allow academic freedom in the applicant’s choice of psychological research. We offer mentoring and an attainable track to receiving tenure.

As we celebrate 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission at CCSU. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the broader community, please visit CCSU to learn more.

About Central’s Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

The Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS) prepares students for a complex and interdependent world as engaged and thoughtful global citizens. Through learning in the liberal arts tradition, we challenge students to be critical, creative thinkers; accurate, effective communicators; and knowledgeable members of society. Our graduates are innovative, intellectually curious, well-read, and prepared for professional lives or further specialized study. We achieve these goals through excellence in teaching; faculty and student scholarship; research and creative activity; and community engagement.

Please visit https://www.ccsu.edu/psychology to learn more about our faculty and department.

Position Profile

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Applicant Evaluative Criteria

• Education: All applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered, but the Ph.D. must be earned by the date of appointment (August 2026).
• Experience and Training (required):
  • Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in statistics and research methods as well as other psychology courses depending on area of expertise.
  • Ability to mentor and supervise student research at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Evidence of active research (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional conferences).
  • Programmatic research plan.
• Ideal Candidate
  • Evidence of effective teaching as demonstrated through teaching evaluations or other objective forms of evidence
  • Knowledge of advanced statistics and open science practices.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by January 5, 2026.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current CV
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Please submit the following required materials in a combined file under “additional material”:

• A one-page statement on your research interests and specific plans for future research.
• A one-page teaching philosophy statement.
• Teaching evaluations, if available
• A brief statement detailing commitment to student success in teaching, research, and service.
• For ABD candidates: letter from dissertation advisor confirming PhD. will be completed by August 2026 or date of appointment.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered... Central is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Inquiries may be sent to Silvia Corbera Lopez, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-3111 or silviac@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2025-2026. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.