Job Description

The Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program at Hamilton College invite applications for three visiting leave-replacement positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025 (PhD or ABD required). Ideal candidates will have teaching experience at the college level and be enthusiastic about working closely with undergraduate students. Candidates from all areas are encouraged to apply, and we especially seek candidates with expertise in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. All positions are for one year; the position in neuroscience has the possibility of renewal for a second year. The teaching load will be the equivalent of five courses per year, including some combination of foundational courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Neuroscience, Statistics, Research Design), courses in the candidate's specialty area, and supervision of senior research projects. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $78,500. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience teaching or working with diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address the ways in which your teaching, scholarship, and/or service would engage and sustain Hamilton's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Psychology Department, consisting of nine continuing faculty members (four who contribute heavily to the Neuroscience Program), has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research, and is housed in a state- of-the-art unified science center. Please visit our websites at and for additional information about the Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program.

Candidates should submit the following to Interfolio at (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy and experience, (4) research statement, and (5) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Tara McKee, Chair of Psychology, at tmckee@hamilton.edu. Review of applications will begin January 24, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum ( Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as engaged members of their communities. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy for US Citizens and Permanent Residents; furthermore, Hamilton College meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted and enrolled students during their four years on campus. Please visit the college website for more information (

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at as well as additional information at (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

About Hamilton College

United States. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.

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