Assistant Professor

Lab Name
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Yale University
Supervisor Name
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Department of Psychology
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Location: New Haven, CT

The Department of Psychology at Yale University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology position to start on July 1, 2026. Applications can be from those whose research programs fit into any area of clinical psychology. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a service course (a broader psychology course) and/or a smaller seminar (often on the topic of their choosing).

Priority will be given to outstanding scholars who will contribute effectively to research, as well as, the undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring programs of the University.

Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.

Research statements:
The research statement should consist of two parts (uploaded as two separate documents). One part is the “past research statement” (1000 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s main research activities to date. The second part is the “future research statement” (500 words max). This should summarize the applicant’s plans for research activities over the next 5 years (i.e., if given sufficient funds to conduct research, what does the applicant envision for their work?

What questions does the applicant want to tackle?).

Teaching statement:
The teaching statement (1000 words max) should include a summary of the applicant’s teaching style in (formal courses) and out (mentoring, supervision) the classroom. The applicant should mention the types of courses they would be excited to teach.

Review of applications will begin on October 3, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled. For questions, please contact Mrs. Lindsey W. Fuller, Academic Appointment Specialist, lindsey.fuller .

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.