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Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Social Psychology

Position Number: 6927411
Location: Williamstown, MA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Social Psychology
Williams College: Psychology

Location: Williamstown, MA
Open Date: Feb 13, 2026
Deadline: Mar 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
WILLIAMS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for a one year position with the possibility of extending for an additional year. Visiting Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology, beginning July 1, 2026. Applications are welcome in all areas of specialization within social psychology. The teaching load is two courses, or the equivalent, in the fall semester, and two courses, or the equivalent, in the spring semester. These courses could consist of a subset of the following courses: an introductory course in social psychology, an upper-level research seminar in the candidate's area of specialty with an accompanying laboratory (this course with its weekly lab would be the equivalent of two courses), a statistics and methods course (this course with its weekly lab would be the equivalent of two courses), and the social psychology section of a team-taught introductory psychology course. We provide mentoring in teaching and research for visiting faculty, as well as research facilities and support for conducting research with students. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply. Additional information and resources can be found at our departmental web site: http://psychology.williams.edu.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/181503. Your application should include a cover letter in which you speak to your ability to work effectively with an undergraduate student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Your application should include a vita, three letters of reference, and three writing samples (articles). You should also submit a research statement that includes a description of how undergraduates will be included in your research program. Finally, please submit a teaching statement that includes a description of your pedagogical approach, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations), and a brief description of the course you would like to teach as an upper-level research seminar. Review of applications will begin immediately on a rolling basis. Please apply no later than March 15th. Preliminary interviews will be held online, followed by an on-campus interview. Please contact Ms. Christine Russell, department administrative assistant, at cjr1@williams.edu with any questions.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/181503

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

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