Assistant Professor, Developmental Psychology (Tenure-Track)

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

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.