Assistant Professor in Social Psychology
Assistant Professor in Social Psychology
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Assistant Professor
The Department of PSYCHOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a fulltime ninemonth tenuretrack Assistant Professor in Social Psychology to begin August 16 2025. This position is open to all subareas in Social Psychology including but not limited to attitudes and social cognition intergroup relations and group processes interpersonal and close relationships emotion motivation self and identity health and wellbeing cultural and political psychology and personality processes. Although not a requirement we encourage applications from scholars with expertise in quantitative computational or neuroscience methods that could not only enhance the research profile of the Social Psychology program but also contribute to departmental synergies between programs (e.g. social cognitive neuroscience).The Department of Psychologyvalues interdisciplinary approaches to research and training and strongly encourages collaboration across its five programs (behavior analysis behavioral and cognitive neuroscience counseling social and developmental psychology).Applicants will be expected to 1 maintain an outstanding program of research with high potential for external funding based on openscience principles 2 teach psychology graduate and undergraduate courses 3 mentor students and 4 provide service to the institution.
About the University of Florida
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) the University of Florida is the states oldest and most comprehensive land sea and spacegrant university with an enrollment of over 50000 students. In 2023 the University of Florida was ranked the sixthbest public university in the United States byU.S. News & World Report with exceptional research teaching and a universitywide commitment to viewpoint diversity and open intellectual discourse.
The University and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events restaurants yearround outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities. Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living diverse population excellent public schools Division I NCAA sports and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks bike trails sporting events museums mild winters and warm summers. Being centrally located in Florida makes Gainesville easily situated for day trips to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico and to theme parks as well as the nearby cities of Tampa Orlando Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer athttps://.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Employment Benefits include:
Health Insurance: UF participates in state and universitysponsored benefits programs for individuals families and domestic partners and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision dental longterm disability and more.
Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan State University System Optional Retirement Program Florida Retirement System Investment Plan and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sickleave pool parental leave and leave payouts.
Applicants will have a doctorate degree in Social Psychology or closely related field by the start date of the position August 16 2025.
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For full consideration applications must be submittedonline. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
- Cover letter that includes information regarding the candidates experience interest and expertise in Social Psychology 12 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research in two parts in a single document:
- Past and ongoing research 1000 words)
- Future research 500 words)
- Statement of teaching experience interests and philosophy 1000 words)
- Up to three reprints or preprints
- Contact information for three people who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates only
Applications will be reviewed beginningOctober 7 2024and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to search committee cochairs Gregory Webster and Lindsey Rodriguez . For more information about us please visit the websites for UF our department and our social psychology program candidates for employment are subject to a preemployment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found athttp:// University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).
The Department of Psychologyis committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities classes ethnicities/races gender identities and expressions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship teaching mentoring and professional service.
Employment Type
Full Time
