Department of Psychology, Health, and Gender, The American University of Paris
Description
The American University of Paris invites applications for a permanent full-time position (CDI) in the Department of Psychology, Health and Gender at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning 1 August 2025. Applicants should be generalists in psychology who have developmental psychology expertise as well as demonstrate qualitative and quantitative competency, and bring a critical, socially relevant and culturally sensitive research and teaching perspective. The exact research orientation is open given a developmental approach is taken although a neuro/cognitive or clinical orientation would be a plus. Candidates should be able to offer core psychology courses as well as develop and teach courses in developmental psychology across the lifespan (infancy to older adults). The ability to contribute to the department’s major in Gender, Sexuality, and Society would also be desirable.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. or PsyD in Psychology or Human Development by the time of appointment (1 August 2025) is required. A proven capacityfor engaged teaching is essential. Desirable is experience within a liberal arts context and familiarity with liberal arts education. An interdisciplinary interest in the social sciences and facility in several languages would be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- The teaching load is six courses per academic year
- Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused in the department’s psychology curriculum (Introduction to Psychology, Understanding Human Development)
- Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
- Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
- Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)
- Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
- Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
- Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
- Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual
Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars.
Application Instructions
Please submit your application including:
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
- statement of research interests
- writing samples of recent scholarship (journal articles, chapters, published or in manuscript form)
- three confidential letters of recommendation
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