Assistant Professor in Social Psychology, Tenure-Track

About the role

The Department of Psychology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Social Psychology starting September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active, extramurally funded research program in Social Psychology.
• Teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the field of Social Psychology.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Social Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Strong research program in any area of Social Psychology.
• Commitment to open science practices.
• Service-oriented approach to research, teaching, and mentoring.

Skills

• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to mentor students effectively.

Benefits

• Extramural funding opportunities.
• Support for professional development.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, nine-month appointment.

Contact Information

Candidates should submit a CV, research statement, teaching philosophy, representative reprints, and 3 letters of recommendation to: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/259298. Candidates are encouraged to address (in these statements or separately) ways in which their work includes open science practices, their commitment to service, and/or ways in which their research, courses, or service will contribute to the goals in the SAS strategic plan.

Review of applications will begin on October 18, 2025, and continue until the position is filled, but timely submission of materials is recommended for full consideration.

For questions or concerns about the application or review process, candidates may contact Calvin Lai, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, at calvin.lai@rutgers.edu.

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