Assistant Professor of Psychology through the LSA Collegiate Fellows Program

To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research plans, and up to three publications. Your cover letter should include a narrative regarding your fit for the LSA Collegiate Fellows Program (access and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, research/scholarship, service/engagement). Also provide a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, with evidence of quality when available. Materials are due by October 15 via Interfolio. Referees may submit letters of recommendation through the same site by the deadline. For inquiries, contact the search committee chair, Kevin Cokley (kcokley@umich.edu).

About the role

The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, seeks an outstanding tenure-track assistant professor to join its faculty through the 2026-27 LSA Collegiate Fellows Program (LCFP). The program aims to recruit and hire exceptional early-career faculty who have engaged in efforts to increase access and inclusion in higher education through teaching, mentoring, research, scholarship, service, or engagement. Applicants from a wide range of institution types are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship.
• Establish and maintain an independent research program.
• Contribute to efforts that reduce educational disparities based on race, ethnicity, first-generation status, familial income, disability, sexual orientation, gender, immigrant status, veteran status, or other factors.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. Employment will require a successful criminal background check.

Work Arrangements

Eligibility for hybrid or mobile/remote work modes is at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and may change at any time.