Academic ConnectThe Department of Psychology at Cedar Crest College invites candidates to apply for a full-time, residential, tenure-track position with a specialization in Forensic Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Psychology (depending upon qualifications). The position will begin in August, 2026. The new faculty member will work collaboratively with colleagues in Psychology, as well as from our Criminal Justice, Crime Science, and Forensic Science programs for department and college-wide initiatives.
Position Responsibilities
The full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position entails 24 credits of teaching per academic year (traditionally, four 3-credit courses per semester); availability to teach online and residential day or evening courses as assigned may be needed, along with the potential for summer sections, if desired. Preference given to candidates who can teach the existing courses PSY 310: Forensic Psychology and PSY 311: Criminal Behavior and Profiling, develop and teach additional courses related to their specialization, as well as courses in research methods and statistics, and involve undergraduate students in scholarship. The new faculty member is expected to be an active presence on campus: serving on department and College-wide committees, assisting with departmental clubs and honor societies, advising, and supporting our diverse student population more generally.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or expect to obtain their degree prior to the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates should provide evidence of successful teaching experience and a commitment to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship. Permission to work in the United States is required.
Application Instructions
Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of scholarly interests, and three letters of reference; please feel free to include an (optional) statement addressing your commitment to supporting the College’s mission statement (see below). For full consideration, please submit materials by application review date of October 1st.
Faculty Mission Statement on the Cedar Crest College Commitment to Belonging:
Cedar Crest College is a liberal-arts college, primarily for women, dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. The college prepares students for life in a global community by educating the whole student at all stages of life and experience. The college empowers its diverse student body within our women’s college programs and our School for Adult and Graduate Education.
How would you help us advance the Cedar Crest College mission?
As part of the application process, Cedar Crest College would like to learn more about your commitment to the College’s mission of supporting students in becoming independent learners and leaders. Please submit a statement (at least 2-3 paragraphs) on past experiences, current efforts and/or future aspirations, and explain through specific examples how these perspectives can contribute to the College’s mission of preparing students for life in a global community.
Feel free to indicate how your lived experiences have prepared you to be part of a community that values individuality, respect, and inclusivity. Those experiences can include but are not limited to:
- Your own understanding of the College’s mission
- Service-based work
- Teaching/Research based contributions
- Other competencies or certifications
About Cedar Crest College:
Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1500 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities.
Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The College encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community.
The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students—nearly ninety percent—are women. More than forty percent are students of color and more than forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S.
We seek to recruit faculty who are prepared to teach our students, to engage their curiosity, and to inspire their persistence.
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