59 assistant professor jobs found

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology Department: Psychology Job Description: The  Psychology Department  at  Rhodes College  invites applications for an assistant professor position beginning Fall of 2027. This position contributes to the interdisciplinary  Neuroscience program , with teaching commitments split between Psychology and Neuroscience. Area of specialization within the field of neuroscience is open, although preference will be given to candidates with training in cognitive, clinical, or developmental neuroscience. Teaching responsibilities will be split between psychology and neuroscience and will include five courses/labs per year (labs count as a full teaching involvement) including an upper-level neuroscience course and lab in the applicant’s area of expertise and introductory courses in both psychology and neuroscience. The successful candidate must demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching and research at a liberal arts college. Rhodes...

Assistant Professor of Psychology, College of Letters and Sciences Apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07812 The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Biological Psychology area. We seek an outstanding scholar investigating the biological mechanisms underlying behavior whose research complements and extends the department’s strengths in affect, cognition, and social behavior. The department has a newly built, state-of-the-art vivarium designed to support a wide range of small animal research programs. UC Davis also offers facilities for non-human primate research through the National Biomedical Research Institute. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and affiliation may be available through the National Biomedical Research Institute ( nbri.ucdavis.edu ),  the Center for Neuroscience ( UC Davis Center for Neuroscience ),  the UC Davis Genome Center...

Assistant Professor Department of Psychology College of Liberal Arts & Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in or a strong potential for leveraging high-field 7-Tesla human magnetic resonance imaging with specific emphasis in cognitive neuroscience. Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Expert technical assistance/knowledge for 7T imaging is available on site via dedicated teams of the Biomedical Imaging Center and the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center. A PhD in Psychology or related disciplines is required by mid-June for a preferred start date of August 16, 2027....

About Binghamton University: Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and...

The Institute of Child Development in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position in developmental psychopathology . We welcome applicants conducting research in any area of developmental psychopathology, with particular interest in: prevention/intervention sciences; typical and atypical socio-emotional development; risk, trauma, and resilience; stress biology; and family, community, and global contexts. A prominent developmental perspective or orientation is required. Our department employs a wide range of methods and approaches, and would especially welcome applicants who use epidemiological, computational, mixed methods, sociocultural, neuroendocrine or immune, or epigenetic approaches, or who conduct community engaged research or use advanced quantitative methods. All applicants are expected to have a strong record of empirical and/or theoretical publication, commensurate with level of...

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Psychology University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: University of Washington, Tacoma: School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: Department of Social Sciences Location University of Washington Tacoma Open Date Aug 18, 2026 Description The University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology) to join the Department of Social Sciences (SOCS) in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (SIAS). We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with a 9-month service period (September 16 -  June 15, each year) and an expected start date of September 16, 2027. The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, eligible for reappointment after successful...

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks outstanding scholars for new tenure-track assistant professor faculty positions as part of the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) Program. This hiring program, a federally funded, university-wide faculty initiative, aims to recruit faculty with a demonstrated and ongoing record of driving  transformative research, life-changing teaching, and accessible clinical care that will support the health of all, including communities who have been underserved. By partnering with faculty throughout their careers, M-PACT strengthens the capacity of those who serve as catalysts for change in academic and healthcare environments via their scholarship, teaching, and/or service activities with research interests suitable for funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This call is part of a broader university effort to enhance inclusive excellence across the biomedical...

The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, through the College of Literature Science and the Arts (LSA), seeks an outstanding tenure-track assistant professor to join our faculty through the 2026-27 LSA Collegiate Fellows Program (LCFP). The LCFP aims to recruit and hire exceptional early-career faculty who have engaged in efforts to increase access and inclusion in higher education through their teaching and mentoring, and/or research and scholarship, and/or service and engagement. We encourage applicants from a wide range of institution types as we seek to diversify where we hire from. For more details on the LSA Collegiate Fellows Program, please visit the program’s website .   Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship. The program seeks applicants whose research, and/or teaching, and/or service have contributed to efforts to reduce educational disparities based on factors...

Job Opening ID 375565 The Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities announces a search for an outstanding scholar to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position focused on computational approaches to perception and/or cognition . This full-time position in the Department’s Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CAB) Training Program will begin in Fall 2027. Applications are invited from researchers who would extend or complement our historic strengths in combining experimental and computational approaches to perception and cognition. Examples of desired research topics include, but are not limited to, computational approaches in human and/or non-human animal models to study perceptual function and sensory loss, learning, motivation, emotion, and/or higher cognition. While we expect the primary appointment to be in our CAB area, there is  potential for cross-affiliation with other departmental areas. The appointment will be 100%-time over...

Psychological Science Assistant Professor of Psychological Science Ball State University   The Department of Psychological Science at Ball State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2027. The successful applicant will teach in our undergraduate psychological science major and master’s program in psychology, have a research program that complements our department’s current research interests and that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to the service activities of our department and discipline. Our department includes twenty-one full-time faculty members who deliver excellent teaching, conduct high-quality research, and foster student-faculty mentorships. Support for this work is offered through research resources (e.g., grant supporting office ); professional development opportunities (e.g., teaching training) and faculty mentorship.  Destination 2040: Our Flight Path...

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...