AY 26/27 Distinguished Professorship in Developmental Science
AY 26/27 Distinguished Professorship in Developmental Science
Location: University of Notre Dame
Description: The Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a named professorship (Rank: Professor) in Developmental Science. We seek an outstanding scientist and mentor who will advance the quality, impact, and visibility of developmental science at Notre Dame and contribute to a highly collaborative department.
The successful candidate will have an internationally recognized program of research and a compelling vision for the future of developmental science. We are particularly interested in scholars who ask theoretically incisive questions, mentor early-career researchers, and pursue opportunities for collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. The position offers an opportunity to build on the department's established strengths while developing new directions for scientific discovery. Duties will include research, teaching, and service.
The Department of Psychology is housed in Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters. The department is home to more than 30 faculty members, including established scholars and a growing cohort of early-career faculty who are leading innovative, externally funded research programs. Departmental strengths span four areas (Developmental; Quantitative; Clinical; and Cognition, Brain, and Behavior) and include research addressing fundamental questions about the development of cognition, emotion, and behavior, as well as their implications for families and communities.
Faculty and staff share a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. The department supports undergraduate majors in both Psychology and Neuroscience and Behavior, as well as an interdisciplinary concentration in Cognitive Science. Graduate education includes a Ph.D. program in Psychology; joint Ph.D. programs with Peace Studies and Computer Science and Engineering; and graduate minors in Developmental Science and Advanced Quantitative Social Science. Additional opportunities for graduate student support and funding are available through the Notre Dame Program for Interdisciplinary Educational Research (ND PIER). The department has a longstanding tradition of excellence in quantitative psychology, providing a rich methodological environment for developmental research.
Our faculty frequently hold appointments and affiliations across departments, colleges, centers, and institutes. Interdisciplinary research is supported through institutional investments in postbaccalaureate researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars, as well as through internally and externally funded projects. Current faculty receive support from a variety of federal grant agencies and foundations. The search comes during an exciting period of investment and growth in psychology, neuroscience, data science, and the science of learning at Notre Dame. The Department of Psychology plays a central role in advancing several of the University's strategic priorities, including health and well-being; poverty; and data, AI, and computing (DAC). Faculty also contribute to interdisciplinary programs such as Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS). These connections offer a rich environment for developmental scientists to build collaborations, shape emerging research directions, and connect fundamental discoveries to challenges facing children, families, and communities.
Recent investments supporting developmental research include the opening of the Veldman Family Psychology Clinic, expanded research facilities for the Shaw Center for Children and Families, a new Human Neuroimaging Center, and the establishment of the Center for Educational Research and Action. These investments, along with Notre Dame's interdisciplinary strengths, create opportunities for senior scholars to lead collaborative research addressing fundamental questions about human development.
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field. The successful candidate will be considered for a named professorship recognizing distinguished scientific achievement. We welcome applications from accomplished scholars across all areas of developmental science, including those who have not previously held an endowed or named professorship.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9954313
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
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