"Assistant Professor, Psychological Science - Tenure Track"

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

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Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:

The Department of Psychological Science, within the School of Health and Natural Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Psychology, with an open area of specialization. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2026. Applicants must possess a commitment to education justice and an enthusiasm for working with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities include a teaching load of 4/4 per semester, student advising, continuing scholarship and service to the University community, with additional requirements as per the MSCA contract. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, especially traditionally underrepresented and first-generation students, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Ability to teach courses in our core curriculum including Intro to Psychological Science and Research Methods and Statistics as well as upper-level courses in an area of expertise.
• Engagement in an active research program that could involve undergraduate students.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body and a commitment to education justice.
• Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, especially traditionally underrepresented and first-generation students, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.

Additional Information:

Full-time, Tenure Track, 9 month benefited position, beginning September 1, 2026.

Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and in accordance with the MSCA Bargaining Agreement. There are opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online, and undergraduate and graduate courses.

The successful candidate must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board/Sexual Offender Registry Information (CORI/SORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.

Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Application Instructions:

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a list of three references, including one who can address your teaching.

Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised position.

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