The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenured Advanced Associate or Full Professor in Psychology with an active research program. For this position, we are seeking an individual to contribute to curricular and program development at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates who can collaborate with existing Psychology faculty and whose research interests complement our strengths in cognition, affect, health, or other areas of behavioral science/neuroscience.
About the School:
The mission of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) aligns with the values of a metropolitan research university, rooted in the belief that human behavior, social institutions, and culture are best understood through interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate a variety of intellectual and methodological approaches. Our dedicated team of educators, scholars, and staff are committed to embodying the ASU Charter in every aspect of our work. https://newcollege.asu.edu/ssbs
About the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences:
At ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers, cultivating an envionment where innovative research flourishes. Our faculty are not just educators; they are trailblazers in their fields, consistently expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We invite you to join this dynamic community, where you will lead and engage in pioneering projects that redefine academic excellence.
Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty, you’re not just advancing your career; you’re shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways. You’ll be empowered to innovate and address complex global challenges, all while preparing the next generation of leaders. We are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey, ensuring that your contributions are impactful and transformative. For more information visit us at https://newcollege.asu.edu/.
New College is located on ASU’s West Valley campus, blending a liberal arts and sciences education with 21st-century workforce preparation and a learning hub for students of all ages and backgrounds supporting the rapid growth of its surrounding 14 communities. Integrating modern amenities with the natural beauty of outdoor spaces, the West Valley campus offers over 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business, engineering, education, and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.
About Arizona State University:
Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for twelve years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience, and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.
All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the ASU Charter, which reads:
ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.
Essential Functions of the Position:
• Develop and teach in-person undergraduate and graduate courses in relevant areas
• Effectively teach, supervise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Conduct an active program of research, including publication and grant-seeking
• Take an active role in program-related administration
• Provide an appropriate level of service to your program, school, college, university, and profession
• Attend faculty, unit, and committee meetings per unit expectations
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in psychology or related field at time of hire.
• For appointment at the rank of Advanced Associate Professor: a record of teaching, research, and service that merits appointment at the corresponding rank with tenure at Arizona State University, along with substantial experience as a tenured associate professor at another institution, OR
• For appointment at the rank of Full Professor: a record of teaching, research, and service that merits appointment at the rank of Full Professor at Arizona State University
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience contributing to curricular and program development and maintenance
• Experience or interest in initiative or program leadership
• Evidence of a strong research program and success obtaining external funding
• Research interests aligned with existing faculty strengths in cognition, affect, health, or other areas of behavioral science/neuroscience
• Demonstrated evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration in research
• Evidence of experience or interest in teaching cognitive psychology, cognitive science, biopsychology, behavioral neuroscience, and/or behavioral data science
• Desire or willingness to teach behavioral data science, machine learning, advanced computational methods, or multivariate analysis at the graduate level
• Evidence of experience teaching and mentoring students to conduct research at the undergraduate and/or graduate level – e.g., student evaluations, syllabi, peer observation, annual evaluations, etc.
• Evidence of teaching and mentoring effectiveness – e.g., student evaluations, student products, student outcomes, syllabi, peer observation, annual evaluations, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with students from a wide variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, including first-generation college students
Application Instructions
Application Deadline:
The initial application deadline is December 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. A background check and official transcripts are required prior to employment. For assistance with your application or for position-related questions, contact Eunice Hockenberry at emhocken@asu.edu.
Application Procedure:
Only electronic submissions via Interfolio will be reviewed. All required materials must be submitted at time of initial application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/197113.
Applications must contain:
• Cover letter that addresses the following:
• all of the required and desired qualifications,
• how your past experience may correspond to the aspirations set forth in the ASU Charter, and
• how your current and future work would support the ASU Charter
• Curriculum vitae with contact information, including telephone number and e-mail address
• Two- to three-page research statement
• One-page statement about student mentoring
• Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number), one reference must be from your current or most recent employer
Note: Applicants advancing to the second round of review may be asked to provide additional materials, e.g., Teaching/Student evaluations.
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon the successful passing of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. (See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)
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