Assistant Professor

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina ( UNC) at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Quantitative Psychology, to begin July 2025.

In recent years, high-density repeated measures have become ubiquitous, including internet behaviors, social media use, and passively collected smartphone and wearable-device data. With many people, variables, and time points, such multidimensional data offer new opportunities to model the dynamic unfolding of psychological processes in real time. We are therefore particularly (but not exclusively) interested in candidates with expertise in the measurement and modeling of high-density data structures. Other areas of expertise that complement those currently represented in the Department will also be considered. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission and values as outlined at https://psychology.unc.edu/mission-values/

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience supports opportunities for exciting collaboration and innovation across 6 program areas: Behavioral & Integrative Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Quantitative, and Social Psychology. The School of Education, Gillings School of Global Public Health, School of Data Science and Society, and many UNC Centers and Institutes also provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.

The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).

Primary responsibilities of the position will include conducting high-quality research, publishing in peer reviewed journals and broader dissemination, seeking external funding for research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in quantitative methods, contributing to research mentoring of doctoral students, and engaging in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment.

We are seeking candidates with an excellent record of research productivity, the potential to develop an independent, externally funded, interdisciplinary and internationally recognized research program, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, writing/research sample, teaching philosophy/evaluations, and research statement.

At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of four professional references who may be contacted by the search committee during the search process.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.