Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology

14 hours ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States University of Minnesota Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology to join our team at the University of Minnesota. The successful candidate will have a strong research background in developmental psychology, with a focus on language and communication, prevention/intervention sciences, social and personality development, developmental psychopathology, risk, trauma, and resilience, stress biology, and family, community, and global contexts.

The Institute of Child Development (ICD) is a premier center for scholarship, teaching, and outreach in developmental psychology. Our department offers undergraduate and doctoral programs in Developmental Psychology, including an APA-accredited program in Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Science in collaboration with the Department of Psychology.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a strong record of scholarship, teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students, and participate in service and community engagement activities. We are committed to building and supporting a culturally diverse faculty and encourage applications from minority candidates and other under-represented groups.

The position is a 9-month, full-time appointment located on the Minneapolis campus with a target start date of August 25, 2025. The successful candidate will have access to a range of resources, including the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, the Center for Neurobehavioral Development, and the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a strong record of scholarship in developmental psychology
  • Teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students
  • Participate in service and community engagement activities
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a closely related field
  • Strong research background in developmental psychology
  • Experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
About the Department

The Institute of Child Development is a premier center for scholarship, teaching, and outreach in developmental psychology. Our department offers undergraduate and doctoral programs in Developmental Psychology, including an APA-accredited program in Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Science in collaboration with the Department of Psychology.

The University of Minnesota is a world-renowned institution with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.



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