Assistant Professor of Psychology

Title of Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology

Department: Social Sciences

Reports to Supervisor: Chair, Department of Social Sciences

FLSA: Exempt

 Holy Cross College's Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

All Holy Cross College administrators, faculty, and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.

Typical Schedule: This is a full-time faculty position to begin July 2026.

Purpose: The role of Assistant Professor of Psychology is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Psychology Program that is part of the Department of Social Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching twelve credit hours of undergraduate courses per semester. Faculty members at Holy Cross College share responsibility for enhancing the Catholic, Holy Cross learning experience for all students.

 Essential Job Duties:

• Teach a range of undergraduate Psychology courses including, but not limited to:
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Research Methods
  • Personality Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Clinical courses
• Faculty are encouraged to develop innovative possibilities for engaging students in their area of expertise.
• Conduct and supervise undergraduate research projects.
• Train students in the study and practice of psychology within the context of the Catholic intellectual and social tradition as well as the Catholic-Christian anthropology of the human person.
• Advise majors in Psychology, as well as students in the various Psychology Tracks (School Psychology, Neuroscience, and Clinical Psychology)
• Be the Faculty advisor for the Psychology Club and assist the Faculty advisor of Psi Chi.
• Participate in the life of the College by serving on administrative committees and attending important events, such as Welcome Weekend, Faculty-Staff Convocation, Constitution Day, Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate Mass, and Commencement.
• Other responsibilities as assigned to meet the needs of the program, department, or college.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology.  ABD considered.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Previous college or university teaching experience preferred.
• Strong appreciation of liberal arts education.
• Positive work experience in a Catholic college environment preferred.

 To Apply:  

Interested candidates should apply and submit the following information to Holy Cross College Career Opportunities. Position will remain open until it is filled.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Research
• Three references (names and contact information)

 NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status.