Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Developmental Psychology

Description

The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) faculty position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025, to be situated within the department’s Developmental Psychology area. We are particularly interested in scholars who add breadth to our existing developmental offerings while effectively integrating with our generally cognitive approach. In addition to traditional developmental topics and approaches, we will also consider researchers whose work addresses fundamental questions about cognition in other animals (e.g., non-human primates, canids, cephalopods, or insects). Priority will be given to outstanding scholars who contribute effectively to both undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring and who are ready to conduct a generative research program. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Developmental Psychology.

Qualifications

The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in psychology or a related field by date of hire.

Application Instructions

Application must be submitted through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/150733

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and up to three selected publications (published or unpublished). Candidates seeking an appointment with tenure do not need to furnish letters of recommendation. Candidates seeking an appointment without tenure should arrange for three letters of recommendation.

Cover letter: The one-page cover letter should include the applicant’s name, the title of the position the applicant is submitting materials for, a 3-5 sentence description of the applicant’s professional focus, and a brief comment on how the applicant views themselves as fitting in and contributing to the department.

Research statement: The research statement should consist of two parts. 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., if given a generous startup package what does the applicant envision for their work? What questions does the applicant want to tackle?).

Teaching statement: The teaching statement (1000 words max) should include a summary of the applicant’s teaching style inside (formal courses) and outside (mentoring, supervision) of the classroom. The applicant should also 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.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions relating to the application process please contact Mrs. Lindsey Fuller, Senior Administrative Assistant at lindsey.fuller@yale.edu.

For questions relating to the position itself please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Yarrow Dunham, yarrow.dunham@yale.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

 

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.