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Lawrence University of Wisconsin, a selective undergraduate liberal arts college and conservatory of music located in Appleton, Wisconsin, invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Psychology, to begin September 1, 2027. One position is in social psychology and the other position may be in one of the following areas: cognitive, biological, developmental or clinical/counseling psychology.  We seek individuals who are dedicated teachers passionate about working with undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, active and engaging scholars, and effective mentors for students from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will teach Research Methods on rotation, as well as courses in their specialty area (at both the intermediate and advanced levels). One of these courses will involve a laboratory where students gain hands-on skills in research and/or applied psychology. Additionally, successful candidates will contribute to...

AY 26/27 Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology - Tenure Track   Location:  University of Notre Dame   Open Date:  2026-07-15   Deadline:  Sep 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time   Description: The Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in developmental psychology. Multiple positions are available and will begin in the Fall of 2027.   The area of specialization is open. Current core emphases include socioemotional development, cognitive development, developmental psychopathology, and developmental methodology. We are especially interested in applicants who have the potential to make important theoretical contributions. We are also interested in applicants who use a variety of different methods in their research, both neuroscience and behavioral. Notre Dame continues to make strategic investments that support...

The Psychology Field Group at Pitzer College is recruiting a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology: Developmental Psychology. Desirable areas of specialization include Cognitive Development or Education. A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant discipline is required. Candidates must be well prepared to offer courses in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. We expect a capability and commitment to teach research methods (quantitative) and a specialized research course (quantitative and/or qualitative). Teaching load is five courses per academic year, typically reduced to four courses in the first year, and may include introductory psychology, mid-level courses in developmental, cognitive, and/or educational psychology, research methods, specialized research practica and seminar courses in the candidate’s area(s) of specialization, and occasionally a writing-intensive first-year seminar. We are interested in teacher-scholars whose work intersects with the core...

The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) faculty position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, to be situated within the department’s Developmental Psychology area. We are particularly interested in scholars who add breadth to our existing developmental offerings while effectively integrating with our generally cognitive approach. In addition to more traditional developmental foci, we are excited to consider cross-cultural approaches as well as researchers who address fundamental questions about cognition in non-human animals. Priority will be given to outstanding scholars who contribute effectively to both undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring and who are ready to conduct a generative research program. Qualifications Eligible applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree at the time of hire. Application Instructions Application must...