Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Psychology
Join John Cabot University’s Department of Psychological and Social Sciences as a tenure-track faculty member in social/personality or developmental psychology.
Best for:Best for established psychologists with expertise in social/personality or developmental psychology, strong teaching experience in liberal arts settings, and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students.
Overview
John Cabot University in Rome, Italy, invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Psychology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, starting August 2027. These roles are based in the Department of Psychological and Social Sciences and require a PhD in Psychology or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and mentoring within an inclusive liberal arts environment, with a focus on social/personality or developmental psychology. The position emphasizes excellence in teaching, undergraduate research engagement, and service to the university and community. The initial appointment is for two years, with tenure subject to review.
What you'll do
- Teach introductory psychology courses such as general psychology and research methods, as well as specialized courses in your area of expertise.
- Develop new elective courses to expand the department’s curriculum offerings.
- Engage in scholarly research that provides opportunities for undergraduate student involvement and collaboration.
- Mentor and guide undergraduate students in research projects and academic development.
- Contribute to university, departmental, and community service activities.
- Maintain a teaching load of three courses per semester.
- Promote an inclusive academic environment where all students can thrive.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., Neuroscience)
Language: English; fluency required (no specific proficiency test mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Proven expertise in social/personality or developmental psychology (preference given to these areas).
- Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring within a liberal arts university context.
- Experience in developing and teaching undergraduate courses, including introductory and specialized topics.
- Ability to engage undergraduate students in research projects.
- Experience with the American liberal arts educational tradition is advantageous.
- Fluency in English, as it is the language of instruction and work.
- Permission to work in the European Union.
- Permission to work in the European Union.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned beyond work authorization.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-15
Applicants must first complete an online application form. Upon submission, they will receive an email requesting a full application package, which includes a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and evidence of teaching excellence. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three references for letters of recommendation.
- Cover letter addressing interest and fit for teaching at a liberal arts college in Rome
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Research statement highlighting primary research goals and undergraduate student involvement plans
- Teaching statement outlining teaching experience and mentoring perspective
- Evidence of teaching excellence
- Contact details of three referees (letters of recommendation requested later)
Contact
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