Department of Psychology, Yale University
The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) faculty position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025, to be situated within the department’s Developmental Psychology area. We are particularly interested in scholars who add breadth to our existing developmental offerings while effectively integrating with our generally cognitive approach. In addition to traditional developmental topics and approaches, we will also consider researchers whose work addresses fundamental questions about cognition in other animals (e.g., non-human primates, canids, cephalopods, or insects). Priority will be given to outstanding scholars who contribute effectively to both undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring and who are ready to conduct a generative research program. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Developmental Psychology.
Qualifications
The appointee must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in psychology or a related field by date of hire.
Application Instructions
Application must be submitted through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/150733
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and up to three selected publications (published or unpublished). Candidates seeking an appointment with tenure do not need to furnish letters of recommendation. Candidates seeking an appointment without tenure should arrange for three letters of recommendation.
Cover letter: The one-page cover letter should include the applicant’s name, the title of the position the applicant is submitting materials for, a 3-5 sentence description of the applicant’s professional focus, and a brief comment on how the applicant views themselves as fitting in and contributing to the department.
Research statement: The research statement should consist of two parts. One part is the “past research statement” (1000 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s main research activities to date. The second part is the “future research statement” (500 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s plans for research activities over the next 5 years (i.e., if given a generous startup package what does the applicant envision for their work? What questions does the applicant want to tackle?).
Teaching statement: The teaching statement (1000 words max) should include a summary of the applicant’s teaching style inside (formal courses) and outside (mentoring, supervision) of the classroom. The applicant should also mention the types of courses they would be excited to teach.
Diversity statement: The diversity statement (500 words max) should describe the applicant’s efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging in psychological science/academia, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
For questions relating to the application process please contact Mrs. Lindsey Fuller, Senior Administrative Assistant at lindsey.fuller@yale.edu.
For questions relating to the position itself please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Yarrow Dunham, yarrow.dunham@yale.edu.
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