Assistant Professor of Psychology

American University of Paris invites applications for a permanent full-time position in the Department of Psychology, Health and Gender at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026. Applicants should begeneralists in psychology who have developmental psychology expertise as well as demonstrate familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods. The exact research orientation is open given a developmental approach is taken. A critical, socially relevant and culturally engaged research and teaching perspective would be desirable. Candidates should be able to offer and develop courses in developmental psychology across the lifespan.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. or PsyD in Psychology or Human Development by the time of appointment (1 August 2026) is required. Proven capacity for engaged teaching is essential. Desirable is experience within a liberal arts context and familiarity with liberal arts education. An interdisciplinary interest in the social sciences and facilities in several languages would be advantageous.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.

The Institution: Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its faculty’s development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European- based universities.

https://www.aup.edu/about

The Department:

The Department of Psychology, Health and Gender primarily consists of a psychology undergraduate major and minor. Our psychology degree is taught as an interdisciplinary degree with a basis in psychological theory and methods and places particular emphasis on the sociocultural aspects of human lives. In our courses, students are challenged to understand the cultural and social bases of human action, thought, and feeling. In this way, they are able to take new insights into our intercultural world. We especially value qualitative research approaches.

The Department of Psychology, Health and Gender houses The George and Irina Schaeffer Center for the Study of Genocide, Human Rights and Conflict Prevention.

https://www.aup.edu/academics/departments/psychology-health-gender

Responsibilities:

• The teaching load is six courses per academic year.

• Teaching responsibilities will be focused on the department’s psychology curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum. Teaching might include courses such as an introduction to psychology, research methods in psychology, and writing in the social world. The ability to teach understanding human development is essential as well as the ability to create new developmental courses.

• Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.

• Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, and integrative learning.

• Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students).

• Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration).

• Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.

• Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings.

• Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community.

• Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.

Applications: Please submit your application to https://apply.interfolio.com/170022 including:

• cover letter

• curriculum vitae

• statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness

• statement of research interests

• a writing sample of a recent scholarship

• three confidential letters of reference

Deadline to apply: 31 October 2025