[1] Pringle joined Goucher College in 1979 as an assistant professor where he taught courses using quantitative frameworks including statistics and research methods.
His original view of psychology, which considered "healthiness to be rooted in autonomy" began to shift due to the introduction of feminist theory to the field in the 1970s and 80s.
Regarding his new take on psychology, Pringle cites the influence of feminist critiques introduced by his students and researchers including Carol Gilligan and Jean Baker Miller.
[1] As of 2018, Pringle holds the Henry S. Dulaney Professor of Psychology and is affiliated with the peaces studies program at Goucher College.
[9] In 2015, Pringle conducted a study with psychology professor and associate dean Janet Shope on the Goucher College community's feelings towards sexual assaults.