32 assistant professor jobs found

The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia–Vancouver campus ( psych.ubc.ca ) encourages applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in clinical psychology, with anticipated position start date of July 1, 2027. We are seeking applicants with strong research records appropriate to a research-oriented CPA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. We are looking for an outstanding candidate in any area of clinical psychology, but would be especially excited to welcome a new colleague whose research addresses mental health in underserved or marginalized populations to complement ongoing work in our clinical program and department ( https://psych.ubc.ca/people/ ). The successful candidate will join our team in the clinical program in producing scholarly research that leads to publication, conducting effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, providing clinical and research supervision, and contributing...

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...

Assistant Professor, Management & Organizations Department:   Management & Organizations The Management and Organizations Department of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions. We are primarily interested in applications at the rank of Assistant Professor, but we will also consider outstanding candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in topics relevant to management or organizations and provide evidence of outstanding research potential and an ability to enhance the department’s research and teaching portfolio. The department supports diverse approaches to research, grounded in psychology, sociology, organizational behavior and theory, strategic management and computational social science. A PhD or equivalent degree must be in hand or expected by employment start date. To apply, please submit the following: a brief cover letter, a...

The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Applications can be from those whose research programs fit into any area of clinical psychology. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a mix of course types over their time at Yale, including service courses (broader psychology courses) and smaller seminars (often on a topic of their choosing). Priority will be given to outstanding scholars who will contribute effectively to research, as well as, the undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring programs of the University. Qualifications Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire. Application Instructions Applications must be submitted via Interfolio:   https://apply.interfolio.com/188806 Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, research statement (2...

The Department of Psychology and Education at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of clinical developmental psychology beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level, an active research program that can engage undergraduates as research assistants, and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. The successful candidate will teach 200-level courses in clinical and developmental psychology as well as advanced 300-level laboratory and seminar courses in their area of specialization. The candidate will also contribute to one of three core courses (i.e., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, or Research Methods). The teaching load is 4 courses per year. Graduate-level training in clinical practice is...

Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of Environmental Behavioral Sciences within the Department of Environmental Social Sciences. The scope of the search is broad, and we welcome applications from candidates involved in any aspect of the study of human ecology, human behavior, or human institutions as they pertain to sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience. Our department operates on the principle that addressing environmental challenges requires deciphering the complex behavioral, structural, or historical dynamics of human systems. We seek an innovative scholar focusing at any—or the integration—of these levels, whether investigating individual choices and behavior change, structural dynamics and social organization, the institutional governance of resources and risk, or related topics. We welcome candidates who approach these questions through diverse research strategies—whether qualitative, quantitative,...

Clinical Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology Arizona State University Department of Psychology  The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor within the department’s Master’s program in Clinical Psychology (MSCP). The MSCP is an online program that integrates psychological science and practice to provide students with rigorous, research-based clinical training.  This program prepares students to pursue state licensure and to provide masters-level mental health services as practitioners of psychology. Learn more about the Department of Psychology by viewing https://psychology.asu.edu/ The successful candidate will be expected to: coordinate practicum for MSCP students--including site review and approval, supervision verification, student progress monitoring, and compliance documentation; ensure practicum experiences are developmentally appropriate, clinically rigorous, and compliant with...

Tenured Associate or tenure-track Assistant Professor of Policy Communication Cornell University The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars across many disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact. The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University invites applications for a tenured Associate or tenure-track Assistant Professor of Policy Communication. We seek a social scientist with a robust program of research in policy communication and whose teaching interests include policy communication. By policy communication, we mean one or both of the following: (a) communication about public policy (e.g., in public discourse, organizations, media, advocacy, policymaking forums, or other contexts; including but not limited to communication about evidence about...

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology. We are seeking faculty with child-focused research and clinical interests to further grow our graduate program. We are particularly interested in individuals who would broaden existing departmental strengths by adding expertise in areas such as neurodevelopmental disorders, feeding/eating disorders, developmental psychopathology, and childhood emotional disorders. We also welcome child-focused applicants outside of these areas. Applicants should have a strong record of research productivity and a plan for developing and maintaining a substantive research program that would attract external funding. Applicants must be willing to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, pursue licensure to provide clinical supervision for graduate students, and recruit...

  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL/COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY The Department of Psychology at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor , with particular expertise in Child, Family, or Couples Therapy, appointment effective Fall 2027. Duties and responsibilities include preparing and teaching undergraduate classes, student advisement, supervision of student research activities, establishing a line of research through publication and presentation of work, service at the department, college, and university levels, and teaching in our clinical MS program, which prepares students for licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). Required Qualifications: ·       PhD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related field by time of appointment. ·       CA licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist, MFT, or LPCC ·...

The Department of Psychology in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. We are seeking a faculty colleague with training and expertise in cognitive development who would contribute to the Department of Psychology as well as the Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science. The position requires a 3-2 teaching load and an active research program involving undergraduates. Service expectations are tailored to career trajectory. A completed Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required, as is the capacity to (1) effectively teach courses in cognitive development; foundational courses in our department and in the Cognitive Science major; and advanced courses in area(s) of expertise; (2) establish and maintain an active program of research in cognitive development that...

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...

AY 26/27 Assistant Professor in Cognitive 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 human cognition. Multiple positions are available and will begin in the Fall of 2027.   The area of specialization is open, but 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 neuroscientific approaches to studying the human mind (https://neuroimaging.nd.edu/). Among these investments is the establishment of a new research-dedicated...

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Digital Health) - (2 Positions)   Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications   The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by August 15, 2026. Applications received after August 15, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________   About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett....

The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Social Psychology to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. All sub-areas of Social Psychology will be considered, including the core themes of emotion, culture, motivation, attitudes, social cognition, interpersonal and intergroup relations. Social Psychology is a hub discipline that contributes to adjacent areas of academic inquiry and addresses real-world problems. Expertise, breadth, and innovation in theoretical, applied, and methodological approaches will also be considered.   Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology and demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship, including courses that address core-area needs. New faculty hired at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to establish an independent research program....

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 Amherst College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor from candidates with a Ph.D. in social psychology, beginning July 1, 2027. This appointment is ideal for candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and an active research program. The successful candidate will be able to develop and teach courses that include introductory psychology, statistics, social psychology, and an advanced seminar; will supervise honors projects; and will contribute to the overall academic environment of the psychology department and the college. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Amherst College is one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country. The college is committed to providing financial aid that meets 100 percent of every student’s demonstrated need, and nearly 60 percent of Amherst students receive financial aid. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at...

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Applications are invited for:- Department of Psychology Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor  (Ref: 2600013K)  The Department is keen to enhance its reputation as a world-class research hub and generator of knowledge that prides itself over teaching and mentorship. It hopes that new faculty members will embrace that agenda with the support of abundant facilities at the Department.   The Department is seeking a quality scholar with proven research excellence in any subfield of Psychology. Applicants should have (i) demonstrated potential/ ability to build a strong publication track record and obtain grants; (ii) international experience; and (iii) strong commitment to supervise students. Scholars with demonstrated academic leadership, research excellence, a track record of obtaining external competitive funding and rich experience in student’ supervision are particularly welcome.   The appointee will (a) teach...

The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University seeks candidates for two tenure-track positions in neuroscience. We are searching for two broadly-trained cognitive neuroscientists with research programs focused on any area in cognitive neuroscience. The appointment is for the Assistant Professor level, and scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026. A Ph.D. in Psychology in hand by the time of appointment is required to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired at the instructor level pending completion of the Ph.D. requirements within one year of hire. An ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in psychology (with a specialization in neuroscience) or in neuroscience, and will be qualified for a secondary appointment in Wesleyan’s Neuroscience and Behavior Program. They will have a promising research program focused on human populations (healthy or clinical), that utilizes experimental and/or computational methods, and may, for example,...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Fairfield University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2024-25 academic year (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025). The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with expertise in social, cognitive, or developmental psychology.  Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field, but strong ABD candidates will also be considered. The teaching load is 4 courses per semester and will include courses such as General Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The Department consists of 12 full-time faculty in our undergraduate program, representing a range of specialties.  We are housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. There is a vibrant culture...