Assistant Professor, Psychology (with a focus on Personality Psychology and individual differences, including Psychological Disorders)

The Department of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology with a focus on Personality Psychology and individual differences, including Psychological Disorders, with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. Research areas of interest for this position are open; however, we have a preference for approaches involving Large Language Models (LLMs), computational methods, behavioral genetics, or biological methodologies. Applicants may conduct research in a wide range of subfields within personality psychology. Possible subfields include, but are not limited to, traits, motives, biological perspectives (neuroscience, evolutionary, behavioral genetics), development and health, affective and cognitive science, and narrative approaches to personality.

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field. ABDs may apply but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the appointment date.
• Research focus on Personality Psychology and individual differences, including Psychological Disorders.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarship that leads to publications and/or external funding.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment through activities in research, teaching, and mentorship.

• Experience managing a strong research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience using approaches involving Large Language Models (LLMs), computational methods, behavioral genetics, or biological methodologies.

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