Assistant Professor of Psychology (Developmental)

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Position Information

Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Developmental)

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track

Tenure Track

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Open Date

06/29/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Position Summary

The Psychology Department at Trinity College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Developmental Psychology, beginning in July 2027. The teaching load is four courses per year for the first two years and five courses per year thereafter. Annual responsibilities will include a core course in Developmental Psychology, its accompanying laboratory, and an advanced course in Developmental Psychology. Other potential courses include Introductory Psychology, statistics and methodology courses, first-year and senior seminars, and/or courses in the candidate's area(s) of interest.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a program of empirical research and to engage bright, motivated, and diverse psychology undergraduates in that research. Opportunities for community-engaged research and teaching, including the development of partnerships that support student learning and scholarship, are substantial. Trinity has an on-site childcare center (Trinity Community Childcare Center) that works closely with faculty in the Psychology Department; a robust partnership with the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, a grades 6-12 interdistrict magnet school with an early college program; access to the Learning Corridor, a network of regional public schools serving students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels; and strong relationships with surrounding health organizations, including Hartford HealthCare, the Institute of Living, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, and the University of Connecticut Health Center. Additional opportunities for community engagement and collaboration are available through Trinity's Center for Hartford Engagement & Research (CHER), which supports programs such as the Community Learning Initiative, the Liberal Arts Action Lab, and the Public Humanities Collaborative.

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 forty-three states and ninety-one countries, 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

We are seeking a candidate with training in child development (infancy, early, or middle childhood) and with research experience in any area of study within Developmental Psychology. Applicants should have a Ph.D., or ABD, in Developmental Psychology, with experience teaching undergraduates preferred.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should upload a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy (including a statement of your approach to teaching students from diverse backgrounds); evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, formal observations) and sample syllabi, if available; a statement of research interests; 1-2 representative research papers; graduate transcript; and three letters of reference to: . We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be addressed to: , Search Committee Chairperson, Department of Psychology.

Posting Number

F00295

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hartford, CT, 06112, US

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