Faculty Position; Associate or Full Professor) in Psychology

Salary:
Negotiable – Pay Basis:
Monthly – Position Status:
Academic Year –

Location:

Richardson.

Posting Open Date: 09/16/2026 – Posting Close Date: 04/01/2027.

The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is accepting applications for a tenure system faculty position in Psychology. The search is focused on finding an excellent candidate with research interests related to Brain Health. This candidate will also have leadership experience and/or expertise to serve as the inaugural head of the Brain Health BS program.

BBS is actively working toward approval of this new Bachelor of Science in Brain Health that will be housed in the Department of Psychology but will cut across all departments in BBS and with strong partnerships across multiple schools on campus. This new degree program will serve as a gateway for creation of a new arm in our workforce with strong support from the DFW corporate and industry community.

The Center for Brain Health is a recognized world leader in the study of Brain Health and for 25 years has led the DFW community in creating recognition for the importance of brain health and states of disease in everyday life. Candidates at Associate or Full Professor levels with funded research programs will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will contribute to the department's undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in Psychology and the new BS in Brain Health.

Teaching responsibilities also include mentoring of doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students.

The appointment commences for the fall 2027 semester.

The University of Texas at Dallas is a Carnegie R1 Research Institution and is the fastest growing university in Texas. The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) is one of seven schools at UT Dallas and ranked 2nd in total new research grants and research expenditures over the past year. BBS stands uniquely positioned to advance knowledge and improve lives through the efforts of its 119 faculty members and 3,200 students.

In North Texas, BBS serves as a trailblazer where research, education, and clinical training come together to prepare future leaders. It is home to world-class faculty with work ranging from bench-top to bedside studies, and ample resources and opportunities for students and faculty alike.

In the past year, BBS was recognized by the Blue Ridge Institute for being #1 in Texas and #2 in the United States for NIH funding for schools of its type. Within BBS and the highly collaborative UT Dallas community, faculty members are surrounded by colleagues who interface with science and technology at every level of translation - with a keen focus on using our science to impact the health and well-being of people around the world while training the scientific and clinical leaders of tomorrow.

Collectively, BBS leads UT Dallas in R&D rate and new awards per faculty as well as many student success metrics across the university.

The Department of Psychology is one of three departments within the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. The department houses 48 faculty and has almost 1,500 students. It is home to a large number of multi-grant funded faculty members. The department has a distinguished legacy of world class research across cognitive neuroscience and developmental science. It also houses multiple pioneering AI-engaged faculty innovating in the fields of cognitive science and human-computer interface research.

The Department has a rich history of housing well-known research Centers that lead their respective fields around the globe.

The Department of Psychology is home to…