The Department of Psychology at Harvard University welcomes applications for Harvard College Fellows for the 2025-26 academic year.
Lab Name: Harvard University
Supervisor Name: Office for Undergraduate Studies
Position Title: College Fellow
Description:
College Fellows are teaching-focused postdoctoral positions that consist of approximately 75% teaching, amounting to three undergraduate courses per year, and 25% research, with mentorship from a faculty member in the Psychology Department. We are eager to review applications from new or recent PhDs in any area of empirically-based psychology who have a strong interest in teaching.
College Fellows will join the Psychology Department's community of scholars who are committed to excellence in undergraduate education and inclusive teaching. College Fellows receive intensive pedagogical and course development mentorship through the Department and Harvard’s Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. Past College Fellows have developed courses that take full advantage of the resources Harvard affords, offering courses through the Mindich Program in Engaged Scholarship, designing projects that encourage students to apply academic knowledge beyond the classroom, securing innovation funds to explore and expand the boundaries of students’ learning experiences, and publishing scholarship in pedagogy journals.
We anticipate several College Fellow openings for the 2025-26 academic year (expected start date of July 1, 2025). For full consideration, please submit complete applications by December 15, 2024.
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree by the expected start date. The program is limited to applicants who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than 2021.
Application Process:
For a list of open College Fellow positions, visit here.
To apply, please visit Harvard's Academic Positions. More information and Psychology-specific application instructions can be found at Faculty Resources.
- A cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position to which you are applying
- A curriculum vitae
- A research statement
- A teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, goals, methods, and prior experience
- Teaching materials, including representative course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching awards and evaluations)
- Three letters of recommendation (unless otherwise specified on an individual posting)
- Applicable only for those candidates who have not yet received the Ph.D.: A letter from your advisor confirming that you will receive your Ph.D. by the expected start date
Please feel welcome to share widely, and to contact Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies Katie Powers (kpowers@fas.harvard.edu) with any questions.
We will review your submission and reply with any questions.