Assistant Professor

University of Illinois Department of Psychology; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dual Career Program

Explore Champaign-Urbana

Work-life balance and family-friendly

Job summary

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 high-field 7-Tesla MRI and cognitive neuroscience.

Candidates should have a PhD by mid-June, a record of research, teaching, and potential for external funding, and will establish an independent program while contributing to undergraduate and graduate education on campus.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related field required by mid-June.
• Experience with MRI is required; high-field imaging preferred.
• Strong research productivity, teaching/mentorship, and potential for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active independent research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively.
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession.

Skills

MRI

High-field imaging

Cognitive neuroscience

Teaching and mentorship

External funding potential

Education

PhD in Psychology or related disciplines

Tools

MRI hardware knowledge

7T imaging support

Job description

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. Candidates should show evidence of research productivity, teaching and mentorship effectiveness, and potential for external funding. Experience with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is required, and expertise or a clear potential to use high-field imaging is preferred.

The target start date is August 16, 2027, but is negotiable. The budgeted salary range for the position is $95,000 to $104,000 at the Assistant Professor level for a 9-month service basis (paid over 12 months). The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. It is not typical for a beginning Assistant Professor to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for the position. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization.

The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois, where curiosity drives impact. As the heart of a leading land‑grant research university, LAS brings together diverse disciplines to explore fundamental questions and address complex challenges. We prepare students for a lifetime of inquiry, leadership, and service through innovative research, transformative teaching, and thoughtful mentoring. We strongly encourage applications from those who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be effective teachers for our student population with its wide range of backgrounds and experiences, in alignment with the mission of our university. To learn more about the mission, vision, and values of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, visit: https://las.illinois.edu.

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Benefits

• Dual Career Program
• Explore Champaign-Urbana
• Work‑life balance and family‑friendly programs

Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land‑grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm‑shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

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