Assistant Professor in Developmental Science

Kessler Foundation; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Psychology at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor position in Developmental Science. The appointment focuses on developmental research spanning brain and behavior, including cognition, perception, attention, memory, language, decision making, emotion, and social functioning.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related fields by August 16, 2027, and are expected to

Qualifications

• Outstanding record of research achievement.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate instruction.
• Program of research with potential for external funding.
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in developmental psychology and neuroscience.
• Ability to mentor students and contribute to service to the institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a program of research with potential for external funding.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in developmental psychology.
• Mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching

Mentoring

Service

Education

PhD in Psychology/Neuroscience

Job description

The Department of PSYCHOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing Assistant Professor in the field of Developmental Science. The specific area of research is open but should focus on developmental research in both brain and behavior that complements and expands existing strengths in the department and the university at large, including the development of cognition, perception, attention, memory, language, decision making, emotion, and/or social functioning. Priority will be given to candidates with research expertise in children from early childhood through middle childhood. Research and training in our developmental psychology program encompasses the lifespan; hence, we will also consider candidates whose expertise spans multiple life stages, including childhood.

Please see link for more information:

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541341/assistant-professor

Applicants should have an outstanding record of research achievement and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate instruction in developmental psychology and neuroscience. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) maintain a program of research with high potential for external funding, (2) teach graduate and undergraduate courses in developmental psychology, (3) mentor students, and (4) provide service to the institution and academy.

Applicants will have a doctorate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field by the start date of the position, August 16, 2027.