Assistant Professor Psychology
Assistant Professor Psychology
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Job Description
The Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month full-time and tenure-earning Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 7 2026. Salary is negotiable. A review of applications will begin on October 17 2025. Applications received after October 17 2025 may be reviewed and advanced in cases of compelling merit up to the conclusion of the search process.
Responsibilities
When applying please submit a single combined PDF containing:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching philosophy
- Evidence of successful research
Separately have three (3) letters of recommendation sentdirectly to Nickole Lahr at ; University of South Florida Department of Psychology 4202 E. Fowler Avenue PCD 4118G Tampa FL 33620.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations contact Nickole Lahr at a minimum of five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening.House Bill 7017 (HB 7017)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching academic research and service is required. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date.
Preference will be given to applicants whose research focus is oncognitive neuroscience with a particular preference for researchers whose work complements existing CNS faculty. We are particularly interested in scholars investigating human cognition broadly defined using methodologies such as neuroscience techniques (e.g. EEG fMRI) computational cognitive neuroscience or related approaches. Computational cognitive neuroscience for instance involves developing and testing brain-inspired models to better understand cognitive processes like perception memory language reasoning and to inform and complement developments in artificial intelligence. Candidates may use cognitive neuroscientific developmental computational or social neuroscience methods in laboratory or applied settings.
Employment Type
Full-Time
