"Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience"

Job Details

Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track:
Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor

Open Date:
02/25/2026

Full or Part Time:
Full Time

Position Summary

The Psychology Department at Trinity College seeks to fill a full time two-year, non-tenure track position for a Visiting Assistant Professor with expertise in human neuroscience, with preference for clinical or neuropsychological applications. This position will begin in July 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a total of five courses each year. This includes a 200-level course in Brain and Behavior (capped at 30 students) and an advanced seminar in human neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, or similar course (capped at 16 students), with remaining courses depending on the candidate’s interest and the department’s curricular needs.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing 47 states and 86 countries and 23 percent students of color, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience or related field ( ABD also considered). Some experience teaching bright, motivated, and diverse undergraduates is preferred. Depending on a candidate’s scholarly interests there may be opportunities to pursue research with colleagues or students in a variety of disciplines. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy (including evidence of teaching effectiveness and approach to teaching to students from diverse backgrounds), and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of reference. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning Feb. 27. Inquiries can be sent to Prof. Laura Holt, Search Committee and Psychology Chairperson.

Applicants are asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where the referee must upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

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