Assistant Professor of Psychology - Loyola University Maryland : Job Details

The Department of Psychology at Loyola University Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor. While the area of expertise is open, we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in developmental psychology and will also consider other areas of teaching and scholarly expertise to meet department needs, which include psychological assessment supervision at our clinic (e.g., child assessment), research methods, neuropsychology, and health psychology. The position will begin in July 2026.

The individual selected for this position will be able to contribute to the robust teacher-scholar identity of the department and be able to teach courses in their specialty area. Tenure-track faculty teach 6 courses per academic year and engage actively in research related to their chosen fields of study and scholarly expertise. In addition to teaching and research expectations, tenure-track faculty have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate meaningfully in the life of the department and university. Funds are available to support research-related expenses and professional travel and may include research start-up costs.

Required Documents: You will be asked to submit 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vita, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (including brief summary of teaching effectiveness evidence), and 4) a statement of research interests. Candidates who advance to the finalist stage will be asked to provide 1) names and contact information for three professional references and 2) copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Application review will begin on October 1st and will continue until the position is filled. We anticipate on-campus interviews to occur at the end of November and the first week of December, with expenses paid by Loyola University Maryland.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in psychology, conferred no later than July 2026, with subject matter expertise open
• A clear record of promise as a scholar
• The ability to teach courses in areas of need for the department (e.g., developmental psychology, research methods, psychological assessment, health psychology, biopsychology, psychology of learning)
• The ability to create a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom, and to infuse multicultural content into course material as appropriate
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching, including an appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices
• Ability to contribute to the Jesuit educational mission of the department and university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience and evidence of successful teaching as the instructor on record

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the masters and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person mind, body, and spirit and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nations top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.