What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Psychology position at University of Texas at Austin?
The Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall of academic year 2026-27.
We seek a productive scholar with expertise in the application of computational, data-science, and/or AI methods as applied to human data from one of many domains (e.g. memory, attention, emotion, language, social behavior). The ideal candidate will develop an active, independent research program that generates rich behavioral and/or brain data and leverages sophisticated computational approaches to advance understanding of human behavior in healthy and/or clinical populations.
The department boasts a vibrant and interactive faculty with interests in applying an array of cutting-edge methods to understanding behavior across the lifespan. This critical mass of expertise is well-situated to provide early career mentorship and collaborative opportunities. Department faculty have access to the leading supercomputer center in the country (Texas Advanced Computing Center, TACC), a Siemens Prisma 3T scanner, and rich collaborative opportunities across Computer Science, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Engineering, among other units. As well, the Department recently launched a new college-wide major in Behavioral and Social Data Science (BSDS), the first undergraduate degree program in the country devoted to producing data-science-ready graduates with a solid understanding of human psychology.
Duties will include developing an independent sponsored research program, collaborating with other faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students, and serving the department, university, and profession.
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the PhD by time of appointment, or they must expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. Preferred qualifications include a record of postdoctoral research; a clearly defined research agenda directed at human behavior, with expertise in the application of computational, data-science, and/or AI methods in any area of human psychology; and demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring excellence.
Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest (1 page), CV, research program statement (3 pages), teaching philosophy statement (1 page), up to 3 representative publications, and the names and contact information for 3-4 individuals who are willing to provide letters of recommendation.
Additional materials may be requested after the initial review of applications.
Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.
For questions about the position, please contact Jarrod Lewis-Peacock, Search Committee Chair, jalewpea@utexas.edu.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.