"Assistant Professor- Department of Psychology"

Assistant Professor

The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in computational and data-science methods in any area of psychology. Candidates should show evidence of research productivity, teaching and mentorship effectiveness, and potential for external funding.

Successful candidates are expected to establish and maintain an active and independent research program, teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. A PhD in Psychology or other disciplines is required by mid-June for a preferred start date of August 16, 2026. The target start date is August 16, 2026, but is negotiable. The budgeted salary range for the position is $96,000 to $102,000 at the Assistant Professor level. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. It is not typical for a beginning Assistant Professor to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for the position.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit application materials. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, up to 3 representative publications, and teaching and research statements. Contact information for three professional references will be requested after review of applications. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. Full consideration is guaranteed for all applications received by 6pm central time on September 30, 2025.

Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Jane Jukes at j-jukes@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application portal, please contact 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.

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