What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Psychology through Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) position at University of Michigan?
How to Apply
DO NOT APPLY HERE. PLEASE FOLLOW LINK to application portal
Application materials are due Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET (reference letters will be accepted until October 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET). Please see the M-PACT website for program details, application components, eligibility criteria, and application portal. Your cover letter should include a narrative regarding your fit for the MPACT (transformative research, life-changing teaching, and accessible clinical care that will support the health of ALL, including a strong commitment to communities who have been underserved). Applicants for LSA departments can write separate or combined M-PACT statement and service statement. If a combined statement is written, it must be uploaded for both the M-PACT and service statements.
Job Summary
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks outstanding scholars for new tenure-track assistant professor faculty positions as part of the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) Program. This hiring program, a federally funded, university-wide faculty initiative, aims to recruit faculty with a demonstrated and ongoing record of driving transformative research, life-changing teaching, and accessible clinical care that will support the health of all, including communities who have been underserved. By partnering with faculty throughout their careers, M-PACT strengthens the capacity of those who serve as catalysts for change in academic and healthcare environments via their scholarship, teaching, and/or service activities with research interests suitable for funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This call is part of a broader university effort to enhance inclusive excellence across the biomedical and health sciences community. This is a full-time, university year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2027.
The Department of Psychology seeks a scholar whose work advances this mission. Successful candidates could focus on any area of psychology; the field of specialization is open. We seek a scholar with interdisciplinary interests, exceptional promise, and a strong commitment to research, teaching, and service. We especially welcome candidates whose work engages our department's strengths in psychological science addressing structural inequities, and interdisciplinary work that connects brain, behavior, physical and mental health, and public policy. Areas of particular interest include: clinical intervention and prevention science; developmental psychology or developmental neuroscience/cognitive neuroscience including early child development and aging; and psychological science that addresses societal challenges - such as health disparities, implementation science, and interdisciplinary work connecting psychological science to public policy, community engagement, or societal impact.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree conferred by July 1, 2027, must never have had a tenure-track faculty appointment, and must be eligible for Early Stage Investigator Status for NIH grants.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
For any questions, please contact: [email protected].
Employment will require a successful criminal background check. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
DO NOT APPLY HERE. PLEASE FOLLOW LINK to application portal
Application materials are due Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET (reference letters will be accepted until October 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET). Please see the M-PACT website for program details, application components, eligibility criteria, and application portal. Your cover letter should include a narrative regarding your fit for the MPACT (transformative research, life-changing teaching, and accessible clinical care that will support the health of ALL, including a strong commitment to communities who have been underserved). Applicants for LSA departments can write separate or combined M-PACT statement and service statement. If a combined statement is written, it must be uploaded for both the M-PACT and service statements.
Job Summary
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks outstanding scholars for new tenure-track assistant professor faculty positions as part of the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) Program. This hiring program, a federally funded, university-wide faculty initiative, aims to recruit faculty with a demonstrated and ongoing record of driving transformative research, life-changing teaching, and accessible clinical care that will support the health of all, including communities who have been underserved. By partnering with faculty throughout their careers, M-PACT strengthens the capacity of those who serve as catalysts for change in academic and healthcare environments via their scholarship, teaching, and/or service activities with research interests suitable for funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This call is part of a broader university effort to enhance inclusive excellence across the biomedical and health sciences community. This is a full-time, university year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2027.
The Department of Psychology seeks a scholar whose work advances this mission. Successful candidates could focus on any area of psychology; the field of specialization is open. We seek a scholar with interdisciplinary interests, exceptional promise, and a strong commitment to research, teaching, and service. We especially welcome candidates whose work engages our department's strengths in psychological science addressing structural inequities, and interdisciplinary work that connects brain, behavior, physical and mental health, and public policy. Areas of particular interest include: clinical intervention and prevention science; developmental psychology or developmental neuroscience/cognitive neuroscience including early child development and aging; and psychological science that addresses societal challenges - such as health disparities, implementation science, and interdisciplinary work connecting psychological science to public policy, community engagement, or societal impact.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree conferred by July 1, 2027, must never have had a tenure-track faculty appointment, and must be eligible for Early Stage Investigator Status for NIH grants.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
For any questions, please contact: [email protected].
Employment will require a successful criminal background check. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.