Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology
University of Miami
United States
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:
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Basic research on affect, cognition (learning, memory, attention), and social processes
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Mechanistic studies related to mental health
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Clinical science
Preferred methodological expertise includes:
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Lab-based experimental, naturalistic, computational
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Mobile health / digital phenotyping
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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:
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Ph.D. in clinical or non-clinical psychology by the appointment start date
Preferred / Desired:
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Strong research record and potential for independent, innovative scholarship
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Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring
Application Instructions
Submit one PDF via the UM Careers website including:
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Letter of interest
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Curriculum vitae
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Research statement
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Teaching statement
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3 representative publications
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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
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Vibrant, collaborative community across Adult, Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience, Child, and Health Divisions
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Focus on advancing psychological and biobehavioral sciences research
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Excellent graduate programs and state-of-the-art facilities
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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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