About this role
Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Department of Psychology at BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY seeks an Assistant Professor in Forensic Psychology to offer undergraduate advising and to teach courses such as the Psychology of Law, Ethics in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Assessment, Victimology, Criminal Behavior, and also help to teach core psychology requirements such as Research Methods or Statistics. Teaching load consists of four courses per year. Responsibilities also include supervising undergraduate research projects and advising of undergraduates in their academic programs. Appointment will begin July 1 2027. The position is a full-time, tenure-track position that offers long-term employment opportunities. Applicants should have teaching experience, and research experience in Forensic Psychology or related fields.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
Applicants will need a Ph.D. by time of appointment.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to upload the following documents. Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered.
- A PDF of your Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)
A single PDF (maximum file size: 30 MB) containing the required application materials in the specified order:
- Cover letter summarizing interest in, and preparation for the position
- Research statement highlighting past accomplishments and future plans
- Teaching and mentoring statement describing teaching and mentoring philosophy, experiences, and interests
Before submitting, please review the file containing your application materials to ensure that all information is complete and correct. Application materials cannot be edited after submission. To submit new or updated materials and information, please withdraw your original application and submit a new one as soon as possible.
Only semi-finalists will be asked to identify three references. Referees will receive an email notification instructing them to upload confidential letters of recommendation within one week of receipt of the email.
Review of applications will begin on approximately November 12, 2026 and may continue until the position is filled.
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Company:
Barnard College
Time Type:
Full time