Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Department of Psychology

General Summary of Position:

The Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 2026.

This search focuses on decision science and related areas, broadly defined. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by September 1, 2026, and have an active, fundable research program with a strong publication record. We welcome applicants whose work advances understanding of decision-making processes across individual, group, organizational, or societal contexts. Areas of topical expertise may include-but are not limited to-applications of decision science to workplace behavior, health and risk communication, behavioral economics, misinformation and bias reduction, high-stakes or policy decisions, and prevention and intervention strategies.

Applicants whose research integrates innovative methodological or analytical approaches are especially encouraged to apply. Examples include measurement and data collection methods such as neuroimaging (e.g., EEG, fNIRS), psychophysiology, or technology-based paradigms (e.g., virtual or augmented reality, social media and web data analytics); computational and statistical modeling techniques such as Bayesian networks, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, machine learning, or other artificial intelligence approaches; and applied frameworks that link decision-making models to real-world outcomes in areas such as health promotion, risk reduction, and prevention practice.

We are particularly interested in scholars whose research addresses the needs of underrepresented or underserved populations, promotes equity, or incorporates community-engaged approaches.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active, externally funded research program; teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and providing service to the department, college, and university.

About the University and Department:

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a top-ranked R1 research university that offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments on campus, offering on-campus and online B.A. programs, a master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies, and a doctoral program in Psychology. Psychology is one of 12 academic departments and schools in the University's College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FAHSS).

Located 25 miles northwest of Boston and within easy reach of mountains and beaches, UMass Lowell's campus offers a vibrant academic community in a region rich with cultural and natural resources. Additional information about the Department is available at www.uml.edu/psychology.

* Cover letter describing the candidate's qualifications and record of accomplishments

* Curriculum vitae (CV)

* Research statement describing research interests, accomplishments, future directions, and potential for external funding

* Teaching statement describing teaching philosophy, interests, and experience

* Three representative publications

* Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.