Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology at Colorado College

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The Department of Psychology at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Psychology with specialization in Developmental Psychology to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will have training in developmental psychology, with possible specialties in an applied area (e.g., family systems, developmental disorders, gerontology). The candidate will teach courses across the psychology curriculum, including Introduction to Psychology and Lifespan Development, and establish a research program.

Additional teaching responsibilities will vary depending upon the candidate's expertise.

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts and sciences college enrolling approximately 2,100 students from across the US and around the world. The College, located on a 99‑acre campus in Colorado Springs, is distinguished by its immersive learning and pedagogy made possible by the Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, allowing for unique teaching and learning strategies.

Professors have a six‑block teaching duty in the eight‑block year, where one of the six blocks may be assigned to supervising senior and independent projects where the work is spread out across the year rather than completed in a conventional block.

Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about the College's commitment in our Institutional Equity & Belonging web page and the strategic plan "The Strategy for a More Just CC."

• Ph.D. in Psychology or related field by the start of employment.

• The ideal candidate must exhibit the potential for excellence in teaching to a diverse community of undergraduate students.
• We are particularly interested in candidates who have a dynamic vision for joining our institutional commitment to antiracist work and actively broadening participation in STEM fields by historically underrepresented groups.

• Final date to receive applications – last day to submit an application:
  October 15, 2025
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation when a candidate accepts a Zoom/Phone interview.
• For any questions, contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Lori Driscoll, mailto:ldriscoll.
• You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

• A cover letter describing your interest in teaching courses in developmental psychology and related fields in the liberal arts at Colorado College.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A one‑page statement about your experience with, and vision for, encouraging and mentoring students and/or faculty from underrepresented groups. Include examples of ways you envision contributing to achieving the outcomes of the College's strategic plan "The Strategy for a More Just CC" as a faculty member.
• A 1–2 page teaching statement, including your teaching philosophy and a discussion of your interest in using a range of teaching strategies, including active learning methods, in order to engage a diverse community of students.
• A 1–2 page research statement including your accomplishments, future plans and potential for including undergraduate students in your work.
• Graduate school transcripts (unofficial is acceptable).
• Contact information for at least three references who can submit a confidential letter of recommendation.

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $90,000
• Visa Sponsorship Information:
  Eligible for H‑1B sponsorship

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits…