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Job Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience

Position Status: Tenure-Track

Academic Rank:Assistant Professor

Department: Psychology

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience with specialization in Applied Psychology to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will have expertise in applying psychology beyond academics and may specialize in any subdiscipline (e.g. health psychology, social work, community psychology, forensic psychology, etc.). The candidate will teach courses across the psychology curriculum, including Introduction to Psychology, methodology courses, and courses in their area of specialty. They will also establish a robust research program that includes undergraduate students as collaborators.

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts and sciences college enrolling approximately 2,000 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 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 our the College’s commitment in our Institutional Equity & Belonging web page and the strategic plan “The Strategy for a More Just CC.”

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 experience and demonstrated success in bringing psychological research to non-academic settings, and who can support students doing so as well.

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 10-16-2026
• 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, Jason Weaver, jweaver@coloradocollege.edu. You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

To help us stay connected with you throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to apply using a personal email address instead of a Colorado College email address.

Required Documents

Please submit the following materials: 1) a cover letter (1 page maximum); 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement (2 pages maximum); 4) a statement about your experience with, and vision for, encouraging and mentoring students and/or faculty from marginalized and minoritized groups, as well as examples of how you will achieve the outcomes in The Strategy for a More Just CC (1 page maximum); 5) a research statement (2 pages maximum) that includes your plans to mentor undergraduate research assistants; and 6) undergraduate and 7) graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots are suitable); and 8) contact information for three references who can submit a confidential letter of recommendation.

Optional Documents

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Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

See the Faculty Salary Structure: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for H-1B sponsorship contingent on being eligible for exemption and/or exception of the $100,000.00 petition fee,if applicable and required by the US Government.

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

-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 including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring,applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.