Career Opportunities

Assistant Professor – Health Psychology
Department of Psychological Science
Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors to join the Department of Psychological Science. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Psychology (broadly conceptualized) as well as other courses in the undergraduate major (e.g., Intro, Research Methods, History & Systems). They will also supervise master’s theses. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and work with a diverse student body. The regular teaching load is 12 hours per semester with some evening classes required. We offer mentoring and an attainable track to receiving tenure.

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About Central’s Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

The Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS) prepares students for a complex and interdependent world as engaged and thoughtful global citizens. Through learning in the liberal arts tradition, we challenge students to be critical, creative thinkers; accurate, effective communicators; and knowledgeable members of society. Our graduates are innovative, intellectually curious, well-read, and prepared for professional lives or further specialized study. We achieve these goals through excellence in teaching; faculty and student scholarship; research and creative activity; and community engagement.

Position Profile

Academic excellence is the cornerstone of the Central Connecticut State University mission, and our faculty, full- and part-time, take pride in being scholars, mentors, and advisors who collectively contribute to a vibrant and engaged community. Central fosters a collaborative environment characterized by the commitment of faculty and staff to support each other in service of the university’s academic mission. The voting membership of the Faculty Senate includes representatives of academic and administrative departments, with non-voting representation for university administrators and the student government association. Teaching faculty are represented by the Connecticut State University Association of University Professors (AAUP). The collective bargaining agreement defines the process for renewal, promotion, and tenure, while also delineating support for professional development.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

All applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Health Psychology or a closely related field. ABD candidates may be considered, but the Ph.D. must be earned by the date of appointment (August 2025).
Experience and Training:

Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Health Psychology and other courses in the undergraduate major.
Ability to supervise master’s students.
Evidence of active research (e.g., publications and presentations at professional conferences).
Programmatic research plan.
Commitment to serving culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

List any preferred qualifications

Evidence of effective teaching with teaching evaluations as evidence
A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population.
Ability to teach college-level Research Methods.
To Apply

To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by October 15, 2024.

Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
Current curriculum vitae
Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.
A one-page statement on your research interests and specific plans for future research.
A one-page teaching philosophy statement.
Teaching evaluations, if available
A brief statement of equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.
For ABD candidates, a letter from thesis advisor stating anticipated date of completion.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Amanda Marín-Chollom, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-3126 or amarin-chollom@ccsu.edu.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.