Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology

Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Oct 1 2026 Job Description:

The Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology beginning Fall 2027. Expectations include, but are not limited to, teaching, research, student advisement, university service, and continuing professional development. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Psychology.

The Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oneonta is a thriving department of 11 full-time faculty members with diverse research interests that create an engaging learning environment characterized by accessible faculty, teamwork, student research opportunities, and technology-supported classrooms. The department is committed to providing a solid knowledge base in psychology, fostering scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, promoting competence in written and oral communication, and supporting ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world. We value experience working with diverse populations, inclusive teaching pedagogies, and multicultural teaching experiences that support students' overall professional development. The department is part of the School of Sciences, which consists of 10 academic departments and nearly 2,000 students majoring in 20 programs.

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/psychology.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach courses in developmental psychology and develop courses in area of specialization.

• Maintain an active research program.

• Participate in student involvements such as advisement, research supervision, and mentoring.

• Provide service to the department and university.

Salary: $64,890. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Developmental Psychology, or a closely related discipline. ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by start of employment.

• Ability to initiate and sustain a suitable research program.?Specialization in late adulthood/aging, geropsychology, or gerontology in both teaching and research.

• Ability to teach online.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience teaching developmental courses in aging, geropsychology, gerontology, end-of-lifestudies or similar areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach courses in the core areas of our curriculum, especially research methods and statistics.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, capability of initiating a suitable and productive research program, and scholarly productivity.

• Demonstrated experience involving undergraduate students in research.

• Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate students.

• Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.