52 assistant professor jobs found

The Psychology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in cognitive psychology, especially those who study language and/or memory. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience at the college level and be enthusiastic about working closely with undergraduate students. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the   College’s educational goals . The Psychology Department, consisting of nine continuing faculty...

Assistant Professor of Psychological Science, Tenure Track R00035570 Poughkeepsie, NY Department Psychological Science Vassar College is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications to contribute to meeting Vassar College's educational objectives and its institutional needs, which includes promoting a respect for difference and creating a learning environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact mailto:[email protected] Job Description Position Introduction: The Department of Psychological...

The Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions. With regard to specialty, area is open, although preferences will be given to candidates with expertise in Clinical, Developmental and/or Quantitative Psychology. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. Candidates in Clinical Psychology should also have completed formal graduate-level training as a clinical psychologist.   Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, NUS is internationally respected for its high-quality teaching and research. Within NUS, the Department of Psychology has well-established undergraduate, graduate research and graduate clinical psychology professional training programmes. The department is made up of a diverse group of local and international faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Information on the department’s faculty, teaching and research programmes can be...

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Adult Development and Aging 2026-2027   GENERAL INFORMATION The Department of Psychology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Adult Development and Aging to begin in August 2027. This position is designed to complement and expand our department’s existing strengths in developmental psychology, allowing us to offer a comprehensive, life-course perspective that spans from early childhood through late adulthood. The successful candidate will maintain a cohesive research program that meaningfully engages undergraduate students. We welcome applications from scholars exploring a wide range of topics within the psychology of aging. We are interested in research that spans multiple levels of analysis, including individual processes such as cognitive resilience and emotional regulation; social contexts such as connectivity and support systems;...

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The Department of Psychology seeks to expand its expertise in quantitative, computational, and data science approaches to understanding human behavior and psychological processes. Scholars in this area may develop or apply advanced methods, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, computational modeling, causal inference, epidemiologic methods, advanced statistical modeling, natural language processing, network analysis, and other data science approaches, to address complex psychological questions. Their research may leverage large-scale, population-based, intensive longitudinal, multimodal, or digitally-generated behavioral data, including text, social interaction, smartphones and sensors, administrative and clinical records, cohort and registry data, and other emerging sources of human behavioral data....

Job no:   560248 Work type:   Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location:   Long Beach Categories:   Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time Job Number:   560248 Position : Assistant Professor of Health Disparities/Health Psychology Effective Date:   August 17, 2027 (Fall Semester) Salary Range:   The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to $7,500/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year).  The salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE : Review of applications to begin September 18, 2026. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled) California State University, Long Beach ( CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an...

The Department of Psychology at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology, a Clinical Science-oriented program.  We are seeking applicants with a focus on psychopathology and/or psychotherapy and are particularly interested in research programs with focus around adolescent and young adult developmental periods; although, applicants with varied research interests across the lifespan are strongly encouraged to apply.   The role involves primarily research accompanied by teaching and service expectations.  The anticipated start date is September 1, 2027. Candidates must have a PhD or similar terminal degree by the time of appointment.  The position is full time, and progress will be evaluated through a reappointment process occurring mid-way along the tenure clock. Interested candidates should submit electronically a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and copies of recent publications....

The Department of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences (CoPsy) at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027. Candidates' research must focus on one or more of the following research themes: (1) the interface between artificial intelligence and human cognition, (2) collective cognition and behavior, (3) mechanisms of mental and brain health. We are seeking candidates whose primary focus is on basic, computational, or experimental science rather than clinical intervention, assessment, or service delivery. Successful candidates will be working toward building an externally funded nationally recognized research program, be interested in interacting with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds, and be able to provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse group of graduate and undergraduate students.   The CoPsy department has a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. We seek innovative neuroscientists working in any area of psychology whose research advances understanding of behavior, learning, and/or cognition. We are open to candidates who use experimental approaches with human or non-human animals as well as those who use computational approaches or modeling. The position includes a generous startup package and opportunities for teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels; the teaching load for assistant professors is 1:1. We particularly welcome candidates whose work will foster interdisciplinary collaborations with the Iowa Neuroscience Institute and other research communities across campus. Candidates can learn more about the department’s unique strengths and values here .   Review of applications will begin on Monday, September...

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...

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...

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in cognitive psychology. We welcome applicants with a record of research excellence in cognitive psychology and related disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who would bring a distinct area of expertise beyond the cognitive psychology program’s existing strengths in learning and long-term memory, spatial cognition, legal psychology, and judgment and decision making. Areas of particular interest include attention, perception, working memory, cognitive control, psycholinguistics, and quantitative modeling, although other areas that add breadth will also be considered. We also welcome applied work that advances understanding of cognitive processes in real-world contexts. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining an active program of research, pursuing external...

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...

The Department of Psychology at St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical/Counseling), beginning fall 2027. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is essential. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $78,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online ( https://www.smcm.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-leave/ ).  Teaching responsibilities will include general courses in the psychology major (e.g., Intro to Psychology; Psychological Research, Analysis, and Writing; Scientific Writing and Professional Development), breadth courses in Clincal/Counseling, and topics courses in an area of specialization. The standard teaching load is 3 courses per semester, although supervision of senior thesis projects counts toward the teaching load. The development of an active research program involving...

The Reed College Psychology Department seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY to begin August 2027. We welcome applications from candidates who study the psychological science of health and well-being, including but not limited to biological bases of behavior (e.g., psychophysiology), affective science, stress and resilience, and health disparities. The selected individual will teach four courses per year, two each semester. These courses will include a team-taught introductory psychology course with lab, health psychology with lab, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The individual will also join our statistics teaching rotation, supervise multiple year-long senior thesis projects in psychology and neuroscience, and serve as an academic advisor.   Reed College is a highly selective liberal arts institution with a distinguished record of educational accomplishment and a strong commitment to scholarship (...

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...