Assistant Professor-Psychology
- Employer
- The College of New Jersey
- Location
- Ewing, NJ
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Appointment Type: Tenure Track
State Title: Assistant Professor
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time
Expected Term: 8/7/2027 - 6/7/2030
Compensation: Range 22/$90,190.21 - $97,129.13
About TCNJ
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the Northeast.
About the Department:
The Department of Psychology at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to join our community starting in August 2027.
The Department of Psychology has 19 tenure-line faculty members and approximately 750 majors. We are a collaborative and collegial community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who value the processes of critical inquiry and discovery in the laboratory, the classroom, and the community. Consistent with the mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we strive to provide experiences through which our students can become analytical, critical, and creative thinkers, conscientious and active global citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders. Through the entwined roles of teaching and scholarship, we strive to prepare our students to contribute to their communities and pursue their chosen careers. The Department is deeply committed to fostering learning and professional development opportunities for all of its students, including through faculty-mentored research and internships. For more information about the department, visit https://psychology.tcnj.edu
Position Overview:
We seek a colleague with the potential or demonstrated ability to effectively teach and conduct research with undergraduate students in the area of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The standard teaching load is 3 courses per semester. All new tenure-track faculty members receive one course release per year in two of their first three years to support their scholarship.
The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Organizational Psychology, Industrial Psychology, and research methods or statistics, as well as an advanced undergraduate seminar in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be prepared to develop and lead a research lab with undergraduate students that will count as a course in their teaching load. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education, demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship.
TCNJ’s faculty reappointment and promotion standards for teaching and service are articulated in the College’s Reappointment and Promotions Document, and the standards for scholarship are available in the Psychology Department’s Disciplinary Standards Document. Faculty are represented by American Federation of Teachers Local 2364, which belongs to the Council of New Jersey State College Locals.
TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our community and to supporting a healthy work-life balance for our faculty of teacher-scholars. Teaching and research are mutually supportive activities at TCNJ. Candidates should be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model, to maintaining both high-quality teaching and an active and productive program of scholarship, and to encouraging and mentoring highly motivated students in intensive work both inside and outside the classroom. They also serve as academic advisors and have service responsibilities within their department, school, and the college. Although not required for tenure and promotion, faculty are encouraged and supported in seeking external funding consistent with this mission.
TCNJ supports its community of teacher-scholars through a progressive faculty workload model, internal grant and sabbatical programs, funds for professional travel, engaging professional development programs, and other mechanisms. These intentional efforts support the recruitment, retention, and success of our faculty, particularly our teacher-scholars from groups traditionally underrepresented in academe.
Qualifications:
Required:
● Have a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a closely related field. ABDs will be considered only if all requirements for their degree will be completed prior to the start date.
● Have the potential or demonstrated ability to effectively teach Psychology courses at the undergraduate level in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, research methods, and/or statistics.
● Have a related record of peer-reviewed publications and a research agenda that is clearly defined, shows promise, and can involve undergraduate student researchers.
● Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!
How to Apply
Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a description of research interests and goals (no longer than 2 pages), (e) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no longer than 1 page), (f) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), and (g) names and contact information for three professional references.
Applications should be submitted electronically online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 20, 2026.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.
Primary Location: Social Sciences - Psychology
Work Locations:
Social Sciences - Psychology (Social Sciences - Psychology)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628
Job: Faculty
Organization: The College of New Jersey
Job Posting: Sep 16, 2026, 9:23:23 AM
Organization
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton Review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.
A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for a wealth of degree programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools—Arts & Communication; Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Education; Science; Nursing, Health, & Exercise Science; and Engineering. The College is enriched by an honors program and extensive opportunities to study abroad, and its award-winning First-Year Experience and freshman orientation programs have helped make its retention and graduation rates among the highest in the country.
Campus
Known for its natural beauty, the College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township (map). The College has 39 major buildings, including a state-of-the-art library; 14 residence halls that accommodate 3,600 students; an award-winning student center; more than 20 academic computer laboratories; a full range of laboratories for nursing, microscopy, science, and technology; a music building with a 300-seat concert hall; and a collegiate recreation and athletic facilities complex. TCNJ has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 6,400 students (95 percent from New Jersey).
The College of New Jersey encourages students to expand their talents and skills through more than 150 organizations that are open to students. These groups range from performing ensembles and professional and honor societies to student publications, Greek organizations, as well as intramural and club sports. The College also offers numerous leadership opportunities through the Student Finance Board, Student Government Association, and Residence Hall Government to name a few.
High achievement and scholarship in the classroom have been mirrored by the success of The College of New Jersey’s varsity student-athletes. Since the 1978–79 Lion wrestling team captured the College’s first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) team championship, TCNJ has established itself as one of the nation’s most successful Division III (non-athletic scholarship) programs. Since 1979, The College of New Jersey has amassed a total of 39 Division III crowns in seven different sports. In addition, the Lions have posted 32 runner-up awards, giving the College an aggregate of 71 first- and second-place finishes. That figure is tops among the nation’s 400-plus Division III colleges and universities during the past 30 years. The Lions have also produced 58 Division III CoSIDA First Team Academic All-Americans.
As impressive as the overall athletic record is, TCNJ’s accomplishment as a leader in women’s sports is even greater. Since NCAA Championships were initiated for women in 1981, only TCNJ has won 32 Division III team championships. The total does not include the Lions’ lacrosse championship in 1981 or the softball championships in 1980 and 1981, which were sponsored by the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) prior to women’s sports inclusion in the NCAA. In the fall of 1999, TCNJ’s women’s athletic program was voted as the top Division III institution for female student-athletes by Sports Illustrated for Women.
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