Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychopathology

University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in developmental psychopathology on the Minneapolis campus. The position is 9-month, full-time with a start date of August 25, 2027.

Salary ranges from $89,000 to $99,000, depending on experience and equity. We welcome researchers focusing on prevention/intervention sciences, socio-emotional development, risk and resilience, stress biology, and related areas, using diverse methods.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in developmental psychology or closely related field; ABD considered with doctorate conferred by Aug 25, 2027.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals and conference presentations.
• Ability to teach undergraduate, graduate and/or postdoctoral learners.
• Ability to collaborate with people from diverse communities and identities.

Responsibilities

• Research: develop and maintain a strong record of scholarship and pursue external funds.
• Teaching & mentoring: strengthen undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral training; teach courses.
• Service & community engagement: participate in college, university, and professional activities.

Skills

Scholarly publications

Teaching & mentoring

Collaborative research

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in developmental psychology or closely related field

Job description

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 experience, a fundable program of research, and a commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring in developmental psychology.

This is a 9-month, full-time appointment located on the Minneapolis campus with a target start date of August 25, 2027.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $89,000–$99,000. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Research: Developing and maintaining a strong record of scholarship pertinent to the core specialization of the individual candidate, while maintaining a commitment to securing external funds to support the individual’s scholarly inquiry.
• Teaching & Mentoring: Strengthening the existing preparation and further development of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students in ICD. Teaching and mentoring students in the graduate and undergraduate degree programs in the department. Participating in postdoctoral training and mentoring.
• Service & Community Engagement: Participating in College, University, and other service and outreach activities, including service on internal committees and task forces, and participation in relevant professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, or closely related field. ABD applicants are welcome to apply but must have their doctorate conferred prior to the start date of August 25, 2027.
• Evidence of strong scholarship in the form of publications in peer-reviewed journals and a history of conference presentations, commensurate with level of experience.
• Potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or postdoctoral levels, commensurate with level of experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical license or license-eligible.
• Proven record of success in procuring external research funding, commensurate with level of experience.
• Proven record in advising undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students, commensurate with level of experience.
• Evidence of service activities/community engagement suitable to a tenure-track position at a major land-grant University, commensurate with level of experience.
• Evidence of a commitment to multicultural perspectives in the study of developmental psychology.