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General Information
The Department of Psychology in the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning August 2027.
This position is closely linked to our newly established Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, a program designed to prepare students for advanced study in graduate programs and careers the health professions. The BS curriculum emphasizes research methods, statistics, psychobiology, and health science, and this faculty member will play a central role in shaping its identity and trajectory. This is a tenure-track position with 50% of faculty time devoted to research, reflecting Chapman’s commitment to supporting a community of teacher-scholars.
Current areas of research expertise in the department include health psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational psychology, affective science, and developmental science. We welcome faculty whose area of expertise adds to or complements current areas of strength in our faculty.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, offer 50 Bachelors, 29 Masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with 73 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, Chapman offers small class sizes, faculty-mentored student research, and an environment for achievement by both students and faculty.
The following links provide additional information about Chapman University’s Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology .
Responsibilities
General Information
The Department of Psychology in the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning August 2027.
This position is closely linked to our newly established Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, a program designed to prepare students for advanced study in graduate programs and careers the health professions. The BS curriculum emphasizes research methods, statistics, psychobiology, and health science, and this faculty member will play a central role in shaping its identity and trajectory. This is a tenure-track position with 50% of faculty time devoted to research, reflecting Chapman’s commitment to supporting a community of teacher-scholars.
Current areas of research expertise in the department include health psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational psychology, affective science, and developmental science. We welcome faculty whose area of expertise adds to or complements current areas of strength in our faculty.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, offer 50 Bachelors, 29 Masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with 73 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, Chapman offers small class sizes, faculty-mentored student research, and an environment for achievement by both students and faculty.
The following links provide additional information about Chapman University’s Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology .
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a rigorous and productive scholarly program with strong potential for extramural funding
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