Assistant Professor - Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs

Assistant Professor - Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs

Job ID: 31300

Location: Hunter College 

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs in Hunter College’s School of Education seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in developmental or educational psychology, with an early childhood focus, effective Fall 2026. Duties associated with this position include: 1) engaging in research, scholarly writing and grant work; 2) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in our Teacher Education and Educational Psychology programs; 3) serving on program, department, school, college, and university committees, where appropriate; and 4) advising students.

QUALIFICATIONS

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in developmental or educational psychology, or a closely related field. The candidate must be able to instruct graduate-level courses in teacher education and educational psychology, including courses in quantitative research methods, assessment, and/or applied statistics. The candidate should also have a strong research agenda that relates to important questions in education about cognition, motivation, assessment, or human development. In addition, since we are a public urban institution, we seek candidates who have demonstrated commitment to work in multicultural and urban settings.

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to its faculty, covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. Compensation for this position falls within the following salary range:

Assistant Professor: The salary range is $57,252 - $109,025.

HOW TO APPLY

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C andidates should provide a CV and a statement about their scholarship interests.

CLOSING DATE

Priority deadline is December 15, 2025. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filed.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.