Assistant Professor, Psychology Stanford University University Tenure Line Opening at: Sep 1 2026 - 2:00pm PDT Closing at: Oct 15 2026 - 11:55pm PDT 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. Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit: a cover letter curriculum vitae (including a bibliography/publication list) a statement of research and teaching interests (no more than three single-spaced pages). Please use only one of the upload options to submit
the combined research and teaching statement as one document (no more than three single-spaced pages). copies of at most three scholarly papers contact information for at least three letters of recommendation 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. Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected
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