40 assistant professor of psychology jobs found

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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 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 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 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....

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY – TENURE TRACK THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA HENRY KENDALL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES   POSITION SUMMARY : The Department of Psychology at The University of Tulsa (TU) seeks candidates to fill 1 full-time tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2021.  Tenure-track faculty have a 9 month contract period (Aug 15-May 15). Successful candidates are expected to develop a funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and supervise the clinical work of graduate students.  Information about the Department and our APA accredited PhD program can be found at: https://artsandsciences.utulsa.edu/psychology/   QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants must have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program and be licensed or license-eligible in Oklahoma.  The applicant should have a strong record...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Clinical Science at the rank of assistant professor, although exceptional candidates at the rank of associate professor will also be considered. The University of Iowa is home to a highly collaborative and nationally recognized Clinical Science program committed to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of mental health disorders and the promotion of adaptive behavior and health. We seek clinically trained scientists with outstanding, innovative research programs with a strong promise of external funding, and welcome applicants working in any area of clinical science. We are particularly interested in researchers whose work spans multiple levels of analysis and advances mechanistic understanding of psychopathology and behavior. Review of applications begins Monday, September 28, 2026, and will continue until the position...

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...

PSYCHOLOGIST POSITIONS IN THE MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY   The Mass General Brigham AMC Department of Psychiatry has outstanding opportunities for licensed psychologists in several practice settings.  Part- and full-time positions are available in our outpatient clinics, in our inpatient psychiatry units, in our substance use disorder teams, in psychiatric and medical subspecialty outpatient groups, and in our neuropsychological assessment centers.  Opportunities in our affiliated community health centers and rehabilitation hospital are also available.    Psychologists provide ​clinical services including comprehensive diagnostic and neuropsychological evaluations and short-term, evidence-based treatment. We are seeking psychologists with generalist training adept at diagnosing and treating a variety of mental health conditions. Individuals with training in cognitive behavioral therapy and other...

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,...

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...