Assistant Professor, Health Psychology at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ

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IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application. The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application. Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate. In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents. Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application. Job Description DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/COLLEGE : Department of Psychology/School of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences/College of Humanities and Social Sciences POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Psychology at Montclair State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Health Psychology beginning in August 2027. We seek a dynamic and collaborative colleague whose expertise in Health Psychology will contribute to a coordinated departmental initiative to expand Health Psychology across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. This position represents an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest psychology departments in the region and to play a central role in building a distinctive Health Psychology presence that integrates research, education, and community impact. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in their area of expertise and maintain an active and productive research program. Responsibilities include publishing in high-quality scholarly journals, pursuing external funding opportunities, mentoring student researchers, and contributing to the department's growing national reputation for research excellence. The Department of Psychology values an inclusive, student-centered academic environment and seeks colleagues who are committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship, as well as to engaging and supporting a diverse student population. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University's mission through excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Teaching : The standard annual teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 12 teaching credit hours (TCH) a semester, with additional TCH reassigned time (course release) available for faculty with additional responsibilities such as mentoring doctoral faculty or administering programs. Faculty are expected to center student success and measurable learning outcomes through clear course design, inclusive pedagogies, and the integration of emerging disciplinary and pedagogical developments. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student mentoring and advising, and developing and updating courses and curricula aligned with student demands and institutional strategic priorities. . Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity : Faculty are expected to be productive scholars or artists whose work embodies formal inquiry or creative expression that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge. Research results must be shared in significant national and/or international scholarly or artistic venues following rigorous review. The University supports these endeavors through the Faculty Scholarship Program (FSP), which typically provides research-active faculty with up to 6 TCH of reassigned time per academic year to pursue their scholarly agenda. . Service : Faculty members are expected to perform valuable service to the department, college/school, university, and professional communities. This includes participating in shared governance, academic program vitality, and sharing professional expertise wit