Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Psychology (Yale University)

Description The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for two faculty appointments, one of which is expected to be made at the assistant professor rank, and one of which can be made at the assistant professor, associate professor with tenure, or full professor rank, in the area of Social Psychology, beginning July 1, 2025. This position is open to all sub-areas in Social Psychology including, but not limited to, attitudes and social cognition, intergroup relations and group processes, interpersonal & close relationships, emotion, motivation, the self & identity, etc. This position is especially suited for a scholar with interests that afford collaboration with faculty in the other areas of our department (cognitive, developmental, clinical, and neuroscience), and/or with scholars in other schools and disciplines at Yale, such as the School of Public Health, School of Medicine, Jackson School, Law School, and African American Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a service course (a broader psychology course) and/or a smaller seminar (often on the topic of their choosing). Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of conducting rigorous, innovative, and impactful research, a commitment to teaching and mentoring at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a desire to work in a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environment. Qualifications Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire. Application Instructions Applications should be submitted via Interfolio:  http://apply.interfolio.com/150543 Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (2 parts, see below), teaching statement, diversity statement, and up to three selected publications (published or unpublished). Recent PhDs and untenured candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation.  Research statements: The research statement should consist of two parts (uploaded as two separate documents). One part is the “past research statement” (1000 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s main research activities to date. The second part is the “future research statement” (500 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s plans for research activities over the next 5 years (i.e., What questions does the applicant want to tackle? What experimental approach(es) will the applicant use to address the research questions?).  Teaching statement: The teaching statement (1000 words max) should include a summary of the applicant’s teaching style in (formal courses) and out (mentoring, supervision) of the classroom. The applicant should mention the types of courses they would be excited to teach.   Diversity statement: The diversity statement (500 words max) should describe the applicant’s efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion and belonging in psychological science/academia, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. Letters of recommendation: Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent on your behalf. Review of applications will start September 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Mrs. Lindsey W. Fuller, Senior Administrative Assistant, lindsey.fuller@yale.edu. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Description

The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for two faculty appointments, one of which is expected to be made at the assistant professor rank, and one of which can be made at the assistant professor, associate professor with tenure, or full professor rank, in the area of Social Psychology, beginning July 1, 2025. This position is open to all sub-areas in Social Psychology including, but not limited to, attitudes and social cognition, intergroup relations and group processes, interpersonal & close relationships, emotion, motivation, the self & identity, etc. This position is especially suited for a scholar with interests that afford collaboration with faculty in the other areas of our department (cognitive, developmental, clinical, and neuroscience), and/or with scholars in other schools and disciplines at Yale, such as the School of Public Health, School of Medicine, Jackson School, Law School, and African American Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a service course (a broader psychology course) and/or a smaller seminar (often on the topic of their choosing). Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of conducting rigorous, innovative, and impactful research, a commitment to teaching and mentoring at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a desire to work in a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted via Interfolio:  http://apply.interfolio.com/150543

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement (2 parts, see below), teaching statement, diversity statement, and up to three selected publications (published or unpublished). Recent PhDs and untenured candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation. 

Research statements: The research statement should consist of two parts (uploaded as two separate documents). One part is the “past research statement” (1000 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s main research activities to date. The second part is the “future research statement” (500 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s plans for research activities over the next 5 years (i.e., What questions does the applicant want to tackle? What experimental approach(es) will the applicant use to address the research questions?). 

Teaching statement: The teaching statement (1000 words max) should include a summary of the applicant’s teaching style in (formal courses) and out (mentoring, supervision) of the classroom. The applicant should mention the types of courses they would be excited to teach.  

Diversity statement: The diversity statement (500 words max) should describe the applicant’s efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion and belonging in psychological science/academia, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.

Letters of recommendation: Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent on your behalf.

Review of applications will start September 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Mrs. Lindsey W. Fuller, Senior Administrative Assistant, lindsey.fuller@yale.edu.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

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