Open Faculty Positions

The Department of Psychology at Stanford University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position, with a research focus on affective science. The Stanford Psychology Department values transparency and openness in science and encourages candidates to provide in their research statement a description of how these values are reflected in their work to date and their future research plans. Applicants should describe in their statement their philosophy and preparation to teach courses and mentor students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or in a related field and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions (link here) and submit:

• a cover letter

• curriculum vitae (including a bibliography/publication list)

• a *single* document that combines your statement of research interests and teaching philosophy (no more than three single-spaced pages). Please use only one of the upload options (Statement of Research Interests or Statement of Teaching Interests) to submit this combined document.

• copies of at most three scholarly papers

• contact information for at least three letters of recommendations

The Psychology Department, School of Humanities & Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025; applications will not be considered after October 15th, 2025. The term of appointment will begin on September 1, 2026.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Psychology may be found at psychology.stanford.edu.

The 9-month salary range for this position is $128,750-$139,050 for academic year 2026-2027.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu