Assistant Professor of Psychology, Tenure-Track, Fall 2027

Chapman University • Orange, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology in the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning August 2027. This position is closely linked to our newly established Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, a program designed to prepare students for advanced study in graduate programs and careers the health professions. The BS curriculum emphasizes research methods, statistics, psychobiology, and health science, and this faculty member will play a central role in shaping its identity and trajectory. This is a tenure-track position with 50% of faculty time devoted to research, reflecting Chapman’s commitment to supporting a community of teacher-scholars. Current areas of research expertise in the department include health psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computational psychology, affective science, and developmental science. We welcome faculty whose area of expertise adds to or complements current areas of strength in our faculty. Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, offer 50 Bachelors, 29 Masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with 73 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, Chapman offers small class sizes, faculty-mentored student research, and an environment for achievement by both students and faculty. The following links provide additional information about Chapman University’s Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology . We are seeking a scholar who brings rigorous scientific foundations to the study of psychological health and its real-world applications. Example topics include, but are not limited to, digital and AI-assisted approaches to psychological care; evidence-based strategies for treatment personalization; and transdiagnostic approaches to psychopathology. We welcome all strong candidates from across the psychological sciences and are especially interested in those with expertise in clinical/counseling psychology or a research focus with direct clinical applications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field.
• A record of, or clear potential for, high-level scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rigorous and productive scholarly program with strong potential for extramural funding
• Teach undergraduate courses in areas of expertise and develop new courses aligned with departmental needs
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students
• Contribute to unit, college, and university service, including the ongoing development of the BS in Psychology program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree