"Assistant Teaching Professor"

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/) invites applications for a full-time Psychology Teaching Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. The Department has a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education. We seek instructors who are committed to inclusive and effective undergraduate teaching, and who are prepared to contribute to the department’s broader educational mission through collaborative leadership. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach four psychology courses per semester that align with department priorities. These include core required courses for the major, such as Psychological Statistics, Research Methods in Psychology, and introductory courses (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Developmental Psychology). There may also be opportunities to teach upper-division courses (e.g., advanced special topics) in the candidate’s area of expertise. Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to the university’s 5 Nobel Prize winners, 5 National Medal of Science winners, 9 MacArthur "Genius Grant" fellows, 10 Pulitzer Prize winners, 51 Fulbright fellows since 2006, 21 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 10 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 43 tenure track faculty and 12 teaching faculty. It offers separate bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 3,900+ majors. The department also offers doctoral graduate programs in 5 specialty areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology).

This position includes teaching 4 courses (or their equivalent) each semester, departmental service, and active engagement in pedagogical initiatives within the department and across campus (e.g., https://www.colorado.edu/program/learningassistant/). The successful candidate will be prepared to teach 4 psychology courses that align with department priorities. Department priorities include the instruction of core required courses for the major. These include Psychological Statistics, Research Methods in Psychology, and introductory courses (e.g., Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Clinical Psychology). There may also be opportunities to teach upper division psychology courses (e.g., advanced special topics courses) in the candidate’s specialty area.

$73,000-$77,000 salary. A moving allowance of up to $3,000 may be available to the successful candidate.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline.

A strong commitment to undergraduate education.

Evidence of excellence in teaching Statistics and/or Research Methods at the undergraduate level. Experience using R and RStudio. Experience teaching large classes. Commitment to innovation in teaching, including teaching with technology. Experience supporting and engaging students from a wide range of backgrounds, abilities, and prior knowledge to help them succeed in the classroom.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
3. Teaching Statement that outlines your pedagogical philosophy, best practices, and relevant experience fostering a classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
4. Course Syllabus
5. Audio or Video Recording of Teaching (5 minutes; the recording does not have to be from an actual class and may be recorded without students present)
6. Assignment Example
7. Test/Exam Question Example
8. Summary of anonymous student Teaching/Course Evaluations

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses.

Application review will begin October 1, 2025. All complete applications submitted before November 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources. Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu