Assistant Professor - Psychology

Is this a temporary position?

No

Position Summary

The State University of New York at Cortland plans to hire an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department to teach courses in psychology (based on department need and the candidate's specialization), conduct research, and engage in service beginning in Fall 2027.

SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the University's values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and University, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our campus values of focusing on the students, integrity, and intellectual life, and to serve our campus priorities of academic excellence, transformational education, well-being, and the maximization of resources.

The Psychology Department at SUNY Cortland offers a B.A. and B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Psychology, a minor in Psychology in Schools, and a minor in Forensic Psychology. Our typical class size is 30, while class sizes in upper division labs and capstone courses tend to be around 12-20. We currently have over 350 Psychology majors and 14 tenure-track faculty with a typical teaching load of 3 courses per semester. Our program is aligned with the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for an undergraduate psychology major. Faculty have access to modern research and teaching facilities. The department is housed in the original, historically renovated Old Main building.

For information about our current departmental faculty and course offerings, please visit our website at: http://www2.cortland.edu/departments/psychology/

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the discipline based on department need and the applicant's area of expertise.
• Develop or continue a program of active research, preferably involving undergraduate research assistants.
• Additional responsibilities include engaging in service on departmental and university committees, participating in university-wide governance, advising undergraduate students, and maintaining a commitment to undergraduate education.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the Department Chair.
• Works collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Ph. D. in Psychology or closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Candidates will have the educational background to effectively teach foundational courses in our department (Introductory Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Writing Intensive Research Courses) and complement departmental needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one of the following areas: Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
• Evidence of quality teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• A research program that could include undergraduate research assistants.
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students with diverse lived experiences and of all academic backgrounds and social and cultural identities.

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.

Posting Number: F26020

Review Start Date: 10/08/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Documents needed to apply

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of research interests, including a detailed plan for engaging undergraduates in research
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests, including how diversity and inclusivity are actively supported