Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Summary The Psychology Field Group at Pitzer College is recruiting a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology: Developmental Psychology. Desired areas of specialization include Cognitive Development or Education. A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant discipline is required. Candidates must be prepared to teach courses in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and teach a specialized research course. Teaching Responsibilities Teaching load is five courses per academic year, typically reduced to four courses in the first year. Courses include introductory psychology, mid-level courses in developmental, cognitive, and/or educational psychology, research methods, specialized research practica and seminar courses in the candidate’s area(s) of specialization, and occasionally a writing-intensive first‑year seminar. Qualifications Candidates should be teacher‑scholars whose work intersects with Pitzer College core values of social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement, and environmental sustainability. Candidates are expected to articulate these connections in the cover letter. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $93,000 – $95,000. Salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement), tuition reimbursement, tuition exchange program participation, and more. Application Materials Required Letter of Application (up to 2 pages) Curriculum Vitae Evidence of excellence in Teaching (selected) Evidence of excellence in Research (selected) Teaching statement (up to 2 pages) Research statement (up to 2 pages) Sample Syllabi or Teaching Materials Publications or other evidence of scholarly activity Statement of potential contributions to Pitzer College’s mission, educational objectives, and core values Course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site) Application Procedure Submit the above materials online at Complete applications received by August 21, 2026 will be considered. For submission purposes, the Academic Jobs Online site is on Eastern Standard Time. Contact Information Questions may be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Statement Pitzer College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr