Director Position

Barnard College is searching for a new director for the Barnard Center for Toddler Development. It’s a senior-level tenured faculty position in the Psychology Department. Come carry out your research on early childhood development in our beautifully renovated research/toddler care space, with enthusiastic undergrads and friendly colleagues!

The formal job advertisement is below. You can apply here.

For any questions please contact the search chair, Ann Senghas (asenghas@barnard.edu).

Job:

Professor of Psychology; Director, Barnard Center for Toddler DevelopmentPosition Description:

The Department of Psychology at BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY seeks a tenured/tenurable professor with a Ph.D or Psy.D. in Developmental or Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in early child development, for the senior faculty position of Director of the Barnard Center for Toddler Development. Duties include supervision of staff members and undergraduate assistants, research, undergraduate teaching, and oversight of a daily toddler program (48 children, age one to three) and toddler-parent community programs, including budget and fundraising. Establishing original research embedded within the programs of the center (such as work on socio-emotional development, communication, cognition, attachment, parenting, etc.) is an essential part of the role. Teaching responsibilities are two to three courses per year, including a two-semester seminar in toddler development that integrates 16 undergraduate apprenticeships in the toddler classroom, and a course every other year in developmental or clinical psychology.

 

Applicants must have a record of scholarly publication that is commensurate with their career stage, proven capacity for teaching excellence, experience advising or mentoring at the undergraduate level, and the ability and desire to head a highly regarded center for toddlers and their families that focuses on early development. We are interested in candidates who can work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community families from all backgrounds.

 

Applications are invited to be submitted online at https://barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Faculty/job/New-York-City-NY/Professor-of-Psychology–Director–Barnard-Center-for-Toddler-Development_JR4216 and should include the following to be uploaded as specified: (1) a Statement of Interest that includes a brief cover letter, a description of expertise relevant to directing a toddler research and teaching center, and the names and affiliations of three references; (2) a Statement of Research that describes how the applicant’s research program would be embedded within the Toddler Center’s physical space and participant population; (3) a Statement of Teaching and Mentorship that outlines courses taught, mentorship experience, and educational philosophy, including how it would serve a diverse Barnard community; (4) a CV; and (5) a “Writing Sample” consisting of three professional publications as PDF documents. Additionally, (6) Other Documents can include any additional materials relevant to the position. Please note that short listed candidates will be contacted at a later point to arrange for the solicitation of reference letters. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024.

 

Founded in 1889, Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college affiliated with Columbia University. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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. With this appointment, the College seeks to further its commitment to college-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as faculty diversity. We seek candidates whose backgrounds and life experiences bring additional perspectives and dimensions to the College.

 

 

Application Requirements:

Applicants must be a tenured/tenurable professor with a Ph.D or Psy.D. in Developmental or Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in early child development. Applicants must also have a record of scholarly publication that is commensurate with their career stage, proven capacity for teaching excellence, experience advising or mentoring at the undergraduate level, and the ability and desire to head a highly regarded center for toddlers and their families that focuses on early development. Candidates must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community families from all backgrounds.

 

Salary range is $133,000 – $300,000.

 

 

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.

 

Barnard College is an historically women’s college in New York City affiliated with Columbia University. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. 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, and to the extent permitted by law.  We encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.