"Assistant Professor - Psychology"

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The multidisciplinary Social Science Department at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY is seeking a psychologist with teaching experience for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2026. The successful candidate will primarily teach Statistical Methods in Psychology as well as other introductory and upper level psychology courses, as needed, including General Psychology and Developmental Psychology. Faculty members are expected to participate in departmental, divisional, and college initiatives and to engage in professional development, research, student advisement and scholarly activities. The successful candidates will also share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. Evening and/or weekend course(s) may be assigned as needed.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and the ability to work with diverse populations. The ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to fostering inclusivity among culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student populations is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline. Ph.D. must be completed by the date of appointment. Teaching experience at the college level is required. Candidates who have a strong interest in and/or experience with teaching statistics to undergraduate psychology students will be given special consideration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in quantitative psychology or a Ph.D. in any subfield of psychology, with a strong quantitative background to teach undergraduate statistics for psychology/behavioral sciences. Candidates who have experience teaching statistics will be given special consideration. Enthusiasm for working with a diverse, undergraduate student population is preferred.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $57,252 - $98,995

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of teaching evaluations, and at least one letter of reference.

CLOSING DATE

January 7, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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