Assistant Professor, Psychology

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University in Palo Alto invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology with a research focus on developmental and/or social psychology. The department emphasizes openness in science and inclusive teaching.

Candidates should outline how transparency informs their work and plan to teach and mentor across graduate and undergraduate programs. Review of applications begins Oct 1, 2026 and ends Oct 15, 2026; the appointment starts Sept 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related field.
• Experience teaching and mentoring at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Commitment to transparent and open science.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Conduct research in developmental and/or social psychology.
• Foster an open and respectful academic environment.

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or related field

Job description

The Department of Psychology at Stanford University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with a research focus on developmental and/or social psychology. In addition to other qualities, the Stanford Psychology Department values transparency and openness in science. We encourage candidates to provide in their research statement a description of how these values are reflected in their work to date and their future research plans. Applicants should describe in their statement their philosophy and preparation to teach courses and mentor students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The Psychology Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026; applications will not be considered after October 15th, 2026. The term of appointment will begin on September 1, 2027.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Psychology may be found at psychology.stanford.edu.

The salary range for this position is $133,235 - $143,916 for the academic year 2026-2027.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]