Assistant Professor

Position Description New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology to begin September1,2025. This position is part of the NYU research hub – Bridging Systems toward Equitable Solutions for Youth: Education, Mental Health, and Child Welfare, which is part of NYU’s Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative. Successful applicants will investigate and create strategies that support young people and address inequities at the intersections of education, mental health, child welfare, and legal systems, and generate approaches to long‑lasting change in the lives of children and their families. We seek applicants whose research explores the focus areas in the United States or other parts of the world and whose scholarship, teaching, and service reflect a commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging. Responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to engage in strong programmatic research; disseminate cutting‑edge science; pursue and obtain grant funding; teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students; and provide service to the Department, School, and University. NYU’s dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and international programs and academic centers around the world. NYU Steinhardt faculty may have the opportunity to engage in research and teaching at these global study and research sites. Qualifications In addition to a demonstrated commitment to scholarship and teaching, applicants must have a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of strong scholarly productivity, including an active agenda of research and publication, the ability to secure and maintain external funding to support their research program, and the ability to meaningfully contribute to undergraduate and graduate training programs. Application Instructions Applicants should apply online via Interfolio and must upload the following: (a) cover letter providing a short summary of experience and accomplishments (b) curriculum vitae (c) three representative scholarly publications (d) research statement (2–3 pages) (e) teaching statement (1–2 pages) (f) diversity statement (1–2 pages) (g) three letters of reference Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the search is complete. Priority will be given to applications received by November10th. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee RezartaBilali, PhD at View email address on click.appcast.io. Additional Information For more information on the Department of Applied Psychology, visit Apply at #J-18808-Ljbffr