Assistant Professor

Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Social Psychology or closely related field by the start date of the position, August 16, 2026.

Description

The Department of PSYCHOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Social Psychology. This position is open to all sub-areas in Social Psychology including, but not limited to, attitudes and social cognition, intergroup relations and group processes, interpersonal and close relationships, emotion, motivation, self and identity, health and well-being, cultural and political psychology, and personality processes. The Department of Psychology values interdisciplinary approaches to research and training, and strongly encourages collaboration across its five programs (behavior analysis, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, counseling, social, and developmental psychology). Applicants will be expected to (1) maintain an outstanding program of research with high potential for external funding based on open-science principles, (2) teach psychology graduate and undergraduate courses, (3) mentor students, and (4) provide service to the institution. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. 

About the University of Florida

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), the University of Florida is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive land-, sea-, and space-grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. In 2023, the University of Florida was ranked the sixth-best public university in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, with exceptional research, teaching, and a university-wide commitment to open intellectual discourse.

The University and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities. Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks, bike trails, sporting events, museums, mild winters, and warm summers. Being centrally located in Florida makes Gainesville easily situated for day trips to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, and to theme parks, as well as the nearby cities of Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at https://www.visitgainesville.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

The Department of Psychology is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, religions, gender identities and expressions, etc. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Social Psychology or closely related field by the start date of the position, August 16, 2026.

For full consideration, applicants must provide the following :

1. Cover letter that includes information regarding the candidate’s experience, interest, and expertise in Social Psychology (1-2 pages)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of research in two parts in a single document:
1. Past and ongoing research (1,000 words)
2. Future research (500 words)
4. Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy (1,000 words)
5. Up to three reprints or pre-prints
6. Contact information for three people who have agreed to provide a letter of recommendation (letters will be requested for shortlisted candidates only)

Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to search committee co-chairs Erin Westgate  (erinwestgate@ufl.edu) and Lindsey Rodriguez (lmrodriguez@ufl.edu). For more information about us, please visit the websites for UF (https://www.ufl.edu), our department (http://www.psych.ufl.edu), and our social psychology program (https://psych.ufl.edu/social-psychology/people).  All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broad faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).