Appointment Stream Assistant Professor of Psychology, Area Open, Developmental Preferred

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown invites applications for a full-time position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Psychology. The area of specialization is open, but expertise or experience teaching in areas of developmental psychology is particularly desired. A successful candidate will be able to aid our students in obtaining jobs within the field of developmental psychology, such as those in education, school psychology, and child or gerontological counseling.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, founded in 1927, is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. A vital knowledge center and a foremost contributor to the region’s educational, social, cultural, and economic development, Pitt-Johnstown provides a first-class educational experience that is purposefully designed to prepare students for the real world of the 21^st century. Pitt-Johnstown offers a supportive living-learning environment, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, that is current and responsive to both our students’ personal and professional needs and the needs of our communities. Our campus is located on 650 picturesque acres in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. Additional information on our institution is available on our web site: www.johnstown.pitt.edu

Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities include a 12-hour teaching load per term (i.e., 4:4 load) and an active research program, including supervision of undergraduates, along with departmental, divisional, and college-wide service activities. Teaching duties include Introduction to Psychology, Child Development, Adolescent Development, Lifespan Development, Adult Development, and other courses in one’s specialty area.

Qualifications:

Applicants are required to have a doctoral degree in Psychology or related field by August, 2026. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in higher education. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting and publishing research.

 To ensure full consideration, material must be received by February 1, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled.

 To apply online, go to: http://join.pitt.edu under “Faculty Positions” and find “Assistant Professor Psychology” for the Johnstown campus.

 In your online application, please include:

 Vita, Statement of eligibility to work in the United States, Statement of research interests, Statement of teaching philosophy, Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations), copies of undergraduate and graduate grade transcripts (official transcripts will be needed later), List of three references who are willing to provide a letter of recommendation, Three original letters of recommendation may be requested. Please have them emailed directly to bertsch@pitt.edu from the recommender.

If you have any further questions about the position, please email Dr. Sharon Walstad (bertsch@pitt.edu) or call (814) 269-2953