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The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality research in Cognitive or Social Psychology, with the specific area of research being open. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally supported research program of research and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 1, 2027.     The annual salary range is $100,000-110,000. Full review of applications will begin October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please...

The Psychology Department at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Candidates must have expertise in social or social cognitive psychology and be committed to excellent teaching and producing high-quality research with undergraduate collaborators. A Ph.D. in Psychology is required by the position’s start date of August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive department with outstanding teaching and research resources. Candidates will teach courses in stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, along with introductory psychology and research methods and statistics. They may also have the opportunity to teach other courses that support or expand the department’s curriculum, including a first-year writing seminar. The teaching load is five courses per year, split over two semesters. Faculty are also expected to serve as research mentors to...

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,...

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 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...

We’re significantly expanding our team! Join a group of Data Scientists, Social Scientists, and Civic Design Researchers working to meet DC's most critical problems and promote equitable outcomes for all Washingtonians. Thanks to federal recovery funds, the District has the opportunity to test innovative and bold ideas to build back better. Over the next three years, The Lab will help policymakers evaluate these efforts to make informed decisions. We need Data Scientists and Social Scientists at the Masters, ABD, PhD level and beyond with strong applied research, coding, statistics, and modeling skills to support this expansion. Check out some examples of our past and current work on transit subsidies , road safety , body-worn cameras , and rental assistance . Who we’re looking for: Team players, who want to use scientific tools to make a positive difference in DC residents’ lives, particularly for historically disadvantaged...

Cornell University’s Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowship program invites applications from early-career scholars of exceptional talent and initiative . Klarman Fellows may pursue research in any discipline in the College, including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and the creative arts as well as cross-cutting fields that transcend traditional boundaries. Appointments are for up to three years and must begin between 1 July and 1 September 2027. The Fellowship offers an annual stipend of $80,000 plus Cornell benefits and $12,000 per year for research expenses. Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree no earlier than 1 May 2025 and identify a faculty member with a primary appointment in the College of Arts & Sciences to serve as their faculty host. For more information about eligibility, terms of the fellowship, and how to apply, please visit:   https://as.cornell.edu/research/klarman-fellowships Application deadline: 15 October 2026...

POSITION DESCRIPTION Director, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences THE OPPORTUNITY Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education (Begun Center). Reporting directly to the Dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences (Mandel School), the Director will provide strategic, scientific, and administrative leadership for one of the nation's most respected university-based centers dedicated to applied research, program evaluation, implementation science, and technical assistance addressing violence prevention, behavioral health, substance use, criminal and juvenile justice, and community well-being. The Begun Center occupies a distinctive role within both the Mandel School and Case Western Reserve University. Through...

Position Rank and Title:  Assistant Professor   School/Department Name:  Psychology   Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the  CSU Salary Schedule . Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $ 88,000  -  $ 92,000         Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.  See the  CSU Employee Benefits Summary  for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.   Target Start Date:  August, 2027 Application Deadline:  October 1, 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)   Position Description The Department of Psychology at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology (area open) beginning in August 2027. We are seeking a biological psychologist with a strong track record of teaching and student-involved research. Proficiency with human...

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is recruiting a faculty member with expertise in industrial andorganizational psychology or a related field for a tenure system appointment at an advanced assistant or at the associate professor level starting Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will have established a strong program of visible research, a history of (or clear potential for) external funding, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate andgraduate teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in mentoring graduate students. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research focuses on issues related to workforce health and well-being, leadership, motivation, selection, teams, work redesign,...

Multiple Research-Intensive Associate/Full Professor Tenure System Positions and an 1855 Professorship Michigan State University Flint, Michigan, United States The College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for multiple tenured, full-time research faculty positions within the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health in Flint, Michigan. Backed by a $25 million gift from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, MSU offers large or fully guaranteed salary coverage for researchers relocating substantial external funding portfolios. Highly accomplished senior faculty may also qualify for the C. S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health named professorship. About the Department and Community Founded in 2011 through a unique proposal from Flint-area hospitals and community members, the department operates on an unprecedented community-partnered model. As the first academic department to be co-developed and co-governed in partnership...

Position Title: Assistant Professor of School Psychology Department/School: Psychology Department, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 - $80,000   Job Summary: The psychology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist University invites applications for a tenure track position of  Assistant Professor of School Psychology  to begin the fall of 2027. For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials early in the fall semester.   The successful candidate will specialize in School Psychology and teach in both our graduate program (NASP approved MA School Psychology program,  https://www.marist.edu/school-psychology-ma ), and our undergraduate program.   Graduate courses are held in the evenings. We seek those with expertise related to academic and behavioral assessment. Applicants should be flexible about teaching assignments. We welcome candidates who will place an emphasis on...

Ohio University is making a significant, university-wide investment in Brain Health and Cognition Across the Lifespan. This initiative brings together faculty expertise across the College of Health Sciences and Professions, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Patton College of Education to advance discovery in brain health, cognition, communication, movement, and learning. Faculty hired into this cohort will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary network dedicated to understanding and enhancing cognitive and functional health across the lifespan, from early development through older adulthood. Together, these new faculty will strengthen Ohio University’s growing reputation in brain health research and education, fostering connections across disciplines and colleges. This investment reflects the University’s commitment to addressing the complex biological, behavioral, and social factors that shape brain health and to translating discoveries into meaningful outcomes that...

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...

For over 45 years, the Mt. Hope Family Center has been a national leader in prevention, intervention, and mental health services for children and families impacted by adversity, trauma, and child maltreatment.  The birthplace of Developmental Psychopathology under the oversight of Dr. Dante Cicchetti, Mt. Hope Family Center is one of only three NIH-Funded National Centers of Excellence in child maltreatment research and training and is a long-standing member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).  As a member of the senior leadership team, the Clinical Director advances the integration of research, clinical practice, training, and community partnerships in support of the Center's mission. The Clinical Director is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology within the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Rochester and serves as a senior leader at the Mt. Hope Family Center. The Clinical Director provides leadership and oversight for the...

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...