Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

University of Miami

University of Miami – College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Coral Gables, FL
Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenure-eligible)
Start Date: August 15, 2026
Appointment: Full-time, faculty

Position Description

The Department of Psychology at the University of Miami invites applications for a faculty position in the Adult Division. Areas of focus are open and could include:

  • Basic research on affect, cognition (learning, memory, attention), and social processes

  • Mechanistic studies related to mental health

  • Clinical science

Preferred methodological expertise includes:

  • Lab-based experimental, naturalistic, computational

  • Mobile health / digital phenotyping

  • Cognitive neuroscience

Candidates with skills in data science, advanced quantitative techniques, big data, computational approaches, or machine learning are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ph.D. in clinical or non-clinical psychology by the appointment start date

Preferred / Desired:

  • Strong research record and potential for independent, innovative scholarship

  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring

Application Instructions

Submit one PDF via the UM Careers website including:

  • Letter of interest

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Research statement

  • Teaching statement

  • 3 representative publications

  • Names and contact information for 3–4 references

Review of applications begins: December 1, 2025, and continues until the position is filled.

Inquiries / Nominations: Contact Search Chair, Kiara Timpano – k.timpano@miami.edu

Representative publications too large for upload: Email directly to Maria Shah – maria.shah@miami.edu

About the Department

  • Vibrant, collaborative community across Adult, Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience, Child, and Health Divisions

  • Focus on advancing psychological and biobehavioral sciences research

  • Excellent graduate programs and state-of-the-art facilities

  • Located within the greater Miami metropolitan area

Equal Opportunity

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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