Assistant Professor - Psychology

Assistant Professor - Psychology

Company: SUNY Old Westbury

Job Location: Old Westbury, 11568

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

Company Description:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

The Psychology Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury seeks a candidate for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor anticipated to begin Spring 2027.  We are seeking candidates with a concentration in social psychology or a closely related field.  Candidates who integrate traditional with critical perspectives in examining social issues, particularly those related to the impacts of resource disparities, are especially encouraged to apply. The specific area of expertise within social psychology is open, although candidates with expertise in specialty areas such as: peace and violence, community psychology, organizational psychology, group dynamics, environmental sustainability, prejudice, and intersectionality are highly valued. Candidates will be expected to teach core curriculum courses including Introduction to Psychology, courses in the research sequence, as well as senior seminar courses. Candidates will also be expected to teach the following courses: Social Psychology, Community Psychology, Psychology and Social Justice, along with other elective courses in the "Social Psychology" and "Diversity and Social Justice" domains. Specific course assignments will be determined based on departmental need. In addition to teaching duties, the candidate will be expected to participate in service activities including, but not limited to: advising students on course registration and careers; department, university, and other related committee responsibilities; program assessment; and curriculum development.  Progression through the tenure track will be based on demonstrated excellence in teaching, meaningful service to the department, university and community, and sustained professional development, including scholarly contributions to the field.

The Psychology Department is the largest major at the college, offering a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is committed to faculty diversity and to the historic mission of the University to advance social justice, civic engagement, and sustainability.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates applying for this position must have completed all the requirements for and earned their Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field by January 2027, or before the position start date.
• The area of specialization must be in social psychology or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach courses in the specialization area and core courses for the undergraduate curriculum.
• A strong commitment to their own active research program.
• A strong commitment to teaching/mentoring diverse student populations at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching in an institution of higher education to a student body that is diverse in terms of racial, ethnic, multicultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additional Information:

Salary range:          $59,899.00 - $75,000.00 (plus $4,000.00 location pay) commensurate with education and experience

Comprehensive benefits package:  https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

Position Type: Faculty

Official Budget Title: Assistant Professor (10 months)

Campus Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Psychology

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: NSA5

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. statement of teaching philosophy,
4. statement of research interest,
5. copies of recently completed research papers,
6. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,
7. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled. First review of applications to begin on August 15, 2026.