Psychology Department, SUNY Cortland
The State University of New York at Cortland plans to hire an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department to teach courses in psychology (based on department need and the candidate’s specialization), conduct research, and engage in service beginning in Fall 2027.
SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the University’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and University, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our campus values of focusing on the students, integrity, and intellectual life, and to serve our campus priorities of academic excellence, transformational education, well-being, and the maximization of resources.
The Psychology Department at SUNY Cortland offers a B.A. and B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Psychology, a minor in Psychology in Schools, and a minor in Forensic Psychology. Our typical class size is 30, while class sizes in upper division labs and capstone courses tend to be around 12-20. We currently have over 350 Psychology majors and 14 tenure-track faculty with a typical teaching load of 3 courses per semester. Our program is aligned with the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for an undergraduate psychology major. Faculty have access to modern research and teaching facilities. The department is housed in the original, historically renovated Old Main building.
For information about our current departmental faculty and course offerings, please visit our website at: http://www2.cortland.edu/
Starting Salary: $68,900 + depending on experience (DOE)
Major Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in the discipline based on department need and the applicant’s area of expertise.
- Develop or continue a program of active research, preferably involving undergraduate research assistants.
- Additional responsibilities include engaging in service on departmental and university committees, participating in university-wide governance, advising undergraduate students, and maintaining a commitment to undergraduate education.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field by the time of appointment; and, candidates will have the educational background to effectively teach foundational courses in our department (Introductory Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Writing Intensive Research Courses) and complement departmental needs.
Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in one of the following areas: Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology; evidence of quality teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level; a research program that could include undergraduate research assistants; and, a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students with diverse lived experiences and of all academic backgrounds and social and cultural identities.
Why SUNY Cortland?
Be part of a campus that values integrity, intellectual life, and a strong focus on students. Here, faculty maintain a meaningful presence on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking academic environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://youtu.be/g4Gh8Ir_1Yk
The University:
SUNY Cortland is a comprehensive university within the State University of New York system and is known for its superb programs in teacher education, kinesiology, speech-language pathology, psychology, health, physical education, and several leading liberal arts programs in the natural and social sciences as well as the arts and humanities. Our many programs are designed to support our commitment to civic responsibility, environmental responsibility, international education, professional education, and social justice. More than 90 percent of SUNY Cortland’s nearly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteerism, civic engagement, and study abroad. Its three schools – education, arts and sciences and professional studies – are committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, service and international education.
SUNY Cortland has had a commitment to quality teacher education for over 150 years, with current accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). The University has prepared more students for careers in education than any other institution in the state and recently ranked #6 in the country for the number of education majors.
The campus is in the geographic center of New York State and is a half-hour drive from Syracuse and Ithaca, and four hours from New York City and Philadelphia. Situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cortland offers an array of regional cultural and recreational opportunities, as well as affordable housing and excellent school systems.
For details and to apply, go to: https://jobs.cortland.edu/
Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2026, and application materials will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. References will be required at a later point in the application process.
SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.
Documents needed to apply
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of research interests, including a detailed plan for engaging undergraduates in research
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests, including how diversity and inclusivity are actively supported
Closing Date: 10/08/2026
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