Faculty - Psychology Department

Location: Cresson, PA Job Id: 582 # of Openings: 1 Current Opening Mount Aloysius College, repeatedly recognized by ModernThink as a “Great College to Work For,” seeks qualified candidates for a full-time Faculty position in our Psychology Program at our main campus in Cresson, PA, at the start of the Fall 2027 semester. This open faculty position offers a regular, full-time, 9-month appointment with primary teaching obligations during the core academic year from August – May. Primary teaching responsibilities will focus on in-person instruction. The successful candidate will carry a workload of 24 credit hours or equivalent per academic year; teach undergraduate psychology courses; develop curricula while assessing learning outcomes; maintain an active line of scholarship/mentorship; and help build and grow the psychology program.

The College Administration plans for a robust, in-person experience for students. To support this goal, faculty within the department are expected to have a regular presence on the Cresson campus (5 days per week required) to engage with students both inside and outside of the classroom and to participate in meetings/committee work, academic advising, office hours, college events, prospective student recruitment, and other departmental activities. We seek a collaborative ambassador for psychology who will bring creative energy to student recruitment, grow program enrollment, elevate the department's visibility, and enthusiastically guide students toward rewarding careers and graduate study. Mount Aloysius College offers a generous benefits package for full-time employees including but not limited to: medical/health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; retirement plan match; tuition remission; complimentary access to our wellness center/gym; an employee assistance program (EAP); and various employee discounts.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in a major subdiscipline of psychology is required, along with at least 3 years’ in-person teaching experience at the collegiate level and a strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship. The successful candidate must have mastery of diverse psychological content and the ability to relate concepts to everyday experiences, engage students in the discipline and the learning process through a range of teaching methods using appropriate technology, and be supportive and adaptable while helping students achieve high academic standards. Must provide demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness and present a well-articulated vision for program growth, proactive student recruitment, admissions collaboration, and building student pipelines into the major. Must be genuinely enthusiastic about undergraduate student learning and career success, with a proven ability to motivate, mentor, and guide students into the psychology program, academic discipline, and career pathways.

Must maintain an active scholarly agenda appropriate for an undergraduate teaching institution (with emphasis on mentoring undergraduate research projects) and participate in campus service, committee work, and club advising. The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills. Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System, or a similar LMS, to create an interactive, student-centered learning environment is preferred. This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time; all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of their application.

About Mount Aloysius College Mount Aloysius College (www.mtaloy.edu) is a private, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, serving a diverse community of learners. The College has a long history of responding to community needs through relevant academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA, Cambria County. Founded in 1853 by the Dublin, Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius is one of 17 such institutions in the United States and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE).

The College provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff. Commitment to Diversity Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents, and perspectives.

Application Instructions

Apply online at http://www.mtaloy.edu/employment-opportunities . All applicants should submit: ​A cover letter detailing teaching experience, creative strategies for student recruitment and program growth, and confirmation of the ability to meet the 5-day per week on-campus requirement; A curriculum vitae (CV); A statement of teaching philosophy & student mentorship strategy; Evidence of teaching effectiveness; A statement of research interests highlighting strategies for involving undergraduate students in scholarly work; ​A summary of past service contributions and enthusiasm for campus community involvement; and Contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin January 4, 2027, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519.

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