Assistant Professor - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Assistant Professor – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Psychology , to begin in July 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the developmental origins and trajectories of early cognitive and social processes , including (but not limited to) social, cognitive, or emotional development (e.g., theory of mind, prosocial behavior, generative AI and learning, influence of early environments on learning and development). The ideal candidate will employ novel methodological approaches, such as computational methods, longitudinal modeling, neuroimaging, or physiological measurements, to examine developmental processes. Other areas of expertise that complement the Department will also be considered. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission and values, as outlined at: The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience supports opportunities for exciting collaboration and innovation across 6 program areas: Behavioral & Integrative Neuroscience, Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Quantitative, and Social Psychology. The School of Education, Gillings School of Public Health, and School of Data Science and Society, and many Centers and Institutes (e.g., Biomedical Research Imaging Center, Carolina Population Center, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute; Winston National Center for Technology Use, Brain, and Psychological Development; Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities) provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr FIT’NG