Assistant Professor of Psychology

Florida Institute of Technology

Position Summary

The Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will join our undergraduate program faculty within the School of Psychology.

Qualified applicants should hold a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in Psychology or a related discipline, have experience teaching undergraduate courses, and demonstrate an established or emerging record of independent research.
Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in neuropsychology and/or cognitive psychology, though strong candidates from any area of psychology are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Teach courses within the undergraduate and graduate psychology programs.
• Advise students on academic and career matters.
• Conduct independent, high-quality, and potentially externally funded research.
• Supervise graduate students conducting research.
• Serve on college and university committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field (ABD considered).
• University-level teaching experience.

Desired Qualifications

• History of research and scholarly publication.
• Experience teaching statistics at the graduate level.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and virtual communication technologies.
• Current professional qualifications, as appropriate.

About the School of Psychology

The School of Psychology at Florida Tech offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) and Industrial/Organizational Psychology programs.
Undergraduate programs feature specialized options and have seen significant growth, offering concentrations in:

• Animal Learning and Behavior
• Applied Social Psychology
• Clinical/Counseling Psychology
• Cognitive and Neuropsychology

In addition, distinctive programs in Forensic Psychology and Animal Behavior and Cognition, as well as a Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) minor, are available.
Learn more at: fit.edu/psychology-and-liberal-arts/schools/psychology

About Florida Tech

Founded in 1958 at the dawn of the Space Race, Florida Institute of Technology is the only independent, technological university in the Southeast, offering degree programs from undergraduate through doctoral levels.
Located in Melbourne, Florida, just two miles from the Atlantic Ocean and near Kennedy Space Center, Florida Tech combines a culture of innovation with the relaxed atmosphere of a beach community.
More information is available at www.fit.edu.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation
• Research statement
• Teaching statement

Materials should be addressed to the Psychology Search Committee and uploaded to the online application portal.
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Travis Conradt, Search Committee Chair, at tconradt@fit.edu.