Professor of Psychology Jobs & Career Guide 2023
What is a professor of psychology?
A professor of psychology is an academic faculty member who teaches courses in psychology and conducts research in the field. They typically work at a university or college, where they may be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising students, conducting research, and contributing to the academic community through publications and presentations.
In addition to teaching and research, professors of psychology may also be responsible for other academic activities, such as serving on committees, participating in departmental meetings, and engaging in outreach activities to promote the field of psychology.
To become a professor of psychology, you will need to hold doctoral degree in psychology or a related field, and typically have significant research experience and publications in the field.
“Being a psychology professor is a very rewarding career. It offers the opportunity to work with students and colleagues on interesting and important research questions, to share knowledge and expertise, and to make a positive impact on people’s lives. At the same time, it can be challenging and demanding, requiring a lot of hard work, dedication, and creativity. But for those who are passionate about psychology and committed to making a difference in the field, being a psychology professor is a fulfilling and meaningful career.”
Latest Psychology Professor Job Listings
| Position | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department Chair and Professor of Psychology | The University of Tulsa | Tulsa, Oklahoma US | 09/11/2024 |
| Job Description The Department of Psychology at the University of Tulsa is seeking an accomplished and enthusiastic individual eligible to be hired at the rank of Professor (with tenure) to serve as the Psychology Department Chair. With an endowment in excess of $1.3 billion, the University of Tulsa is experiencing significant transformation, including a new strategic plan that plans to leverage the University’s strengths to become a top 100 private research institution. The … More | |||
| MEDICAL DIRECTOR CENTER FOR TELEPSYCHIATRY & E-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina US | 09/11/2024 |
| Job Description: This is a full-time faculty position to serve as the Medical Director for the Center for Telepsychiatry and e-Behavioral Health (CTeBH).The Center currently serves 40 hospitals and 21 community-based clinics across the state of North Carolina. The members of the CTeBH are made up of a combination of professional personnel, faculty, and contracted external providers. The CTeBH reports to the Executive Dean of the Brody School of Medicine and works closely … More | |||
| Assistant Professor, Quantitative Psychology (Open Area) | Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, California US | 09/10/2024 |
| The Department of Psychological Science at Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the early Assistant Professor level focused on advanced quantitative methods in a sub-field of psychology (e.g., cognitive, clinical, developmental, organizational and/or social psychology). The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology by the time of the appointment, which begins on July 1, 2025. Candidates should have a strong research record evidencing … More | |||
| Assistant Professor, Developmental Psychology | University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development | Minneapolis, Minnesota US | 09/10/2024 |
| Position Overview The Institute of Child Development in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position in developmental psychology. We welcome applicants conducting research in any area of developmental psychology, with particular interest in: language and communication; prevention/intervention sciences; social … More | |||
| CEIBS Invites Applications for Faculty Positions in Organizational Behavior or Human Resource Management | China Europe International Business School | Shanghai, CN | 09/10/2024 |
| The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) invites applications for the following faculty positions with the Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at its campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen: Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in Organizational Behavior or Human Resource Management. Successful applicants have a demonstrated capacity for high-caliber research, and are expected to teach in MBA, … More | |||
| Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Professorship in Mental Health at UBC (Associate Professor or Professor) | UBC Department of Psychiatry | Vancouver, British Columbia CA | 09/09/2024 |
| At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. The Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with the Institute of Mental Health and the Vancouver Fraser Medical … More | |||
| Assistant Professor in Clinical or Counseling Psychology | Macalester College | Saint Paul, Minnesota US | 09/09/2024 |
| The Psychology Department at Macalester College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, to begin Fall 2025. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year, maintaining an active program of research, and contributing to the life and activities of the Psychology Department. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by the time of appointment. We seek dedicated teachers … More | |||
| Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology | Texas Christian University | Texas US | 09/08/2024 |
| The TCU Department of Psychology is hiring two tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors beginning August 2025. This position is part of a larger departmental health-related faculty hiring initiative. We seek candidates with an expertise in (1) Behavioral Neuroscience, Learning, or Computational Neuroscience (Link … More | |||
Position Job Description The Department of Psychology at the University of Tulsa is seeking an accomplished and enthusiastic individual eligible to be hired at the rank of Professor (with tenure) to serve as the Psychology Department Chair. With an endowment in excess of $1.3 billion, the University of Tulsa is experiencing significant transformation, including a new strategic plan that plans to leverage the University’s strengths to become a top 100 private research institution. The … More Company The University of Tulsa Location Tulsa, Oklahoma US Posted 09/11/2024 | |||
Position Job Description: This is a full-time faculty position to serve as the Medical Director for the Center for Telepsychiatry and e-Behavioral Health (CTeBH).The Center currently serves 40 hospitals and 21 community-based clinics across the state of North Carolina. The members of the CTeBH are made up of a combination of professional personnel, faculty, and contracted external providers. The CTeBH reports to the Executive Dean of the Brody School of Medicine and works closely … More Company East Carolina University Location Greenville, North Carolina US Posted 09/11/2024 | |||
Position The Department of Psychological Science at Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the early Assistant Professor level focused on advanced quantitative methods in a sub-field of psychology (e.g., cognitive, clinical, developmental, organizational and/or social psychology). The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology by the time of the appointment, which begins on July 1, 2025. Candidates should have a strong research record evidencing … More Company Claremont McKenna College Location Claremont, California US Posted 09/10/2024 | |||
Position Position Overview The Institute of Child Development in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position in developmental psychology. We welcome applicants conducting research in any area of developmental psychology, with particular interest in: language and communication; prevention/intervention sciences; social … More Company University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development Location Minneapolis, Minnesota US Posted 09/10/2024 | |||
Position The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) invites applications for the following faculty positions with the Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management at its campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen: Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer in Organizational Behavior or Human Resource Management. Successful applicants have a demonstrated capacity for high-caliber research, and are expected to teach in MBA, … More Company China Europe International Business School Location Shanghai, CN Posted 09/10/2024 | |||
Position At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. The Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with the Institute of Mental Health and the Vancouver Fraser Medical … More Company UBC Department of Psychiatry Location Vancouver, British Columbia CA Posted 09/09/2024 | |||
Position The Psychology Department at Macalester College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, to begin Fall 2025. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year, maintaining an active program of research, and contributing to the life and activities of the Psychology Department. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by the time of appointment. We seek dedicated teachers … More Company Macalester College Location Saint Paul, Minnesota US Posted 09/09/2024 | |||
Position The TCU Department of Psychology is hiring two tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors beginning August 2025. This position is part of a larger departmental health-related faculty hiring initiative. We seek candidates with an expertise in (1) Behavioral Neuroscience, Learning, or Computational Neuroscience (Link … More Company Texas Christian University Location Texas US Posted 09/08/2024 |
