Assistant Professor (Developmental Psychology)

Description

The School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences (SPBS) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale announces an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Brain and Cognitive Sciences program with expertise in Developmental Psychology. The Brain and Cognitive Sciences program provides training in the psychological sciences with core specializations in Lifespan Development, Learning and Cognition, and Neuroscience. The anticipated starting date for all positions is August 16, 2025.

Examples of Duties

The selected candidate will be expected to establish an active research program that engages undergraduate and graduate students, and to seek extramural funding. The candidate will also mentor students enrolled in the Brain and Cognitive Science doctoral program. The position requires teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. Possible courses include Cognitive Neuroscience, Advanced Child Development, Adolescence and Young Adulthood, Adulthood and Aging, Social Development, Personality and Social Development of Adults, Aging, Memory, and Cognition, and specialty courses within the candidate's area of expertise.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: We seek one candidate with a Ph.D. in Psychology or related discipline and an established record or promise of scholarly productivity are required. Applicants must have a strong background in Developmental Psychology. Area of specialization in human development is open, but especially desirable areas of scholarly interest include cognitive development, social development, moral development, language development, psycholinguistics, developmental neuroscience, and neurodevelopmental disorders (including autism spectrum disorders) from infancy through adolescence, as these complement existing research areas within the Brain and Cognitive Sciences program and the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the Ph.D. will be completed by August 15, 2025. If all requirements for the PhD have not been completed, a one-year term appointment may be offered in accordance with university policy.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals with postdoctoral training and an established history of securing external research funding. Candidates whose research and teaching interests span two or more of the core specializations of the Brain and Cognitive Sciences program are especially desirable.

Supplemental Information

New faculty in the College of Health and Human Sciences are offered competitive startup packages, including graduate research assistant support, course releases, and summer salary designed to jumpstart research scholarship. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is classified as a doctoral “research university: high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation.

The SIU Carbondale School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences is a vibrant and collegial academic unit that provides many opportunities for collaboration with faculty and students from programs in Applied Psychology, Behavior Analysis and Therapy (ABAI accredited MS), Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and Clinical Psychology—Adult and Child (APA-accredited). The schoolhouses undergraduate majors in Psychology and minors in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Parent Training, and Neuroscience. In addition, the School houses SIU’s on-campus Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, SIU’s Evaluation and Developmental Center, and Project 12-ways, which provide exceptional opportunities for research collaboration and student training.

The Carbondale area is beautifully nestled between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and is home to the Shawnee National Forest and several state parks, with a low cost of living, temperate climate, and excellent schools. It is surrounded by lakes, rivers, wineries, and breweries. We are within 2 hours from St. Louis, 3-4 hours from Memphis and Nashville, and 5 hours from Chicago. Please see our web page ( https://psychology.siu.edu ) for more information about our School and the scenic Southern Illinois region.

Contact: Reza Habib, rhabib@siu.edu



SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.