Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

University of Miami

University of Miami – College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Coral Gables, FL
Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenure-eligible)
Start Date: August 15, 2026
Appointment: Full-time, faculty

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Position Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami invites applications for a faculty position in the Adult Division. Areas of focus are open and could include:

• Basic research on affect, cognition (learning, memory, attention), and social processes
• Mechanistic studies related to mental health
• Clinical science

Preferred methodological expertise includes:

• Lab-based experimental, naturalistic, computational
• Mobile health / digital phenotyping
• Cognitive neuroscience

Candidates with skills in data science, advanced quantitative techniques, big data, computational approaches, or machine learning are especially encouraged to apply.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in clinical or non-clinical psychology by the appointment start date

Preferred / Desired:

• Strong research record and potential for independent, innovative scholarship
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring

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Application Instructions

Submit one PDF via the UM Careers website including:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• 3 representative publications
• Names and contact information for 3–4 references

Review of applications begins: December 1, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Inquiries / Nominations: Contact Search Chair, Kiara Timpano – k.timpano@miami.edu

Representative publications too large for upload: Email directly to Maria Shah – maria.shah@miami.edu

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About the Department

• Vibrant, collaborative community across Adult, Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience, Child, and Health Divisions
• Focus on advancing psychological and biobehavioral sciences research
• Excellent graduate programs and state-of-the-art facilities
• Located within the greater Miami metropolitan area

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Equal Opportunity

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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