Assistant Professor (Developmental Psychology)

University of Hawaii at Manoa; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, College of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology to begin August 1, 2027. The position is permanent and full-time, located on the Manoa campus, with review starting November 19, 2026.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Psychology, strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, and an active research agenda in developmental psychology.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or related field with a research program grounded in developmental psychology.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology.
• Ability to mentor students at MA/PhD levels.
• Record of research achievement commensurate with time in field.
• Demonstrated professionalism in meetings and with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, incl. cognitive development.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduates, MA and PhD students.
• Establish an active scholarly research program aligned with CSS goals.
• Disseminate findings at conferences and in publications.
• Seek external funding.
• Provide service to department, college, university and community.
• Maintain productivity in teaching, research and service.

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Position Description

Title: Assistant Professor (Developmental Psychology)

Position No: Pending Position Number

Hiring Unit: UHM College of Social Sciences - Psychology

Location: Manoa campus

Date Posted: October 19, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous; application review begins on November 19, 2026. Applications received by November 18, 2026, will be given priority.

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Other Conditions

• Monthly Type: 9 Month
• Tenure Track: Tenure
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

The Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences (CSS), University of Hawai`i at Mānoa (UHM, Honolulu, Hawai’i) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (F-3) who will add to the department’s strengths in Developmental Psychology in our Community, Cultural, and Developmental (CCD) program. This is a 9–month, full-time, permanent, tenure-track faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2027, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.

More information about the department is available at https://psychology.manoa.hawaii.edu/

About the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

UHM is an R1 (Very High Research Activity, Carnegie Classification) institution located on a beautiful arboretum campus. UHM is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university with the core mission of generating, preserving, and disseminating knowledge for the greater good of the people of the state of Hawai‘i and the world beyond through teaching, research, and service. We seek a dynamic and dedicated individual who is passionate about research, teaching, and contributing to the academic community as well as demonstrates commitment to, knowledge of, and/or experience with supporting the mission and purpose of UH as a leading indigenous-serving higher education institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, including a required graduate course in Cognitive Development.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduates, MA and PhD students.
• Establish an active scholarly research program; undertake research/scholarly projects in the field or branch of learning represented by and consistent with the goals of the UHM CSS.
• Disseminate research findings at professional conferences and through publications.
• Seek extramural funding.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Maintain a professional level of performance and productivity in assigned areas of teaching, research, and service.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent, with a research program explicitly grounded in developmental psychology. ABDs will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed and degree conferred prior to date of hire;
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, including a graduate course in cognitive development;
• Ability to mentor students in area of expertise.
• Ability to conduct empirical work and demonstrate how it directly tests, extends, or contributes to specific developmental psychology theory or theories (e.g., cognitive, socio-emotional, ecological, cultural, or lifespan development theories);
• Record of research achievement in Developmental Psychology commensurate with time in field;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to foster collaborative, interdisciplinary dialogue with colleagues working in cultural and community contexts.
• Experience teaching student populations with varying backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.

Inquiries

• Dr. Yiyuan Xu, ph [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]
• Dr. Ashley Maynard, ph [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request

The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a caseby-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/