Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development

Vanderbilt University: Peabody College of Education and Human Development: Psychology and Human Development
Location
Nashville, TN
Open Date
Sep 23, 2025
Description
Peabody College of Education and Human Development of Vanderbilt University
The Department of Psychology and Human Development in Peabody College at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2026. We seek a scholar to join our clinical science faculty whose research applies artificial intelligence (AI) methods to developmental psychopathology, clinical psychological science, model behavior and decision-making processes, and/or intervention research with children and/or families.
Vanderbilt University and Peabody College provide strong faculty support (e.g., competitive salaries, start-up funds, support for grant preparation and post-award management, tuition benefits for dependent children). Peabody College is consistently ranked among the top schools of education nationwide. The Department of Psychology and Human Development is home to highly collaborative faculty with strengths in developmental science, clinical psychological science, and quantitative methods. Affiliation is possible with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development (http://kc.vanderbilt.edu), LIVE Learning Innovation Incubator, (https://lab.vanderbilt.edu/live/), and close collaboration is expected with the College of Connected Computing (CCC; https://computing.vanderbilt.edu/)
The successful candidate will maintain an active, externally-competitive research program that leverages AI approaches (e.g., machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, deep learning, speech or behavioral signal processing, computer vision, predictive analytics) to advance clinical/developmental science. Ideal candidates will use AI to enhance research methodologies, develop predictive models for risk and treatment response, and/or integrate AI into evidence-based interventions for children and/or families. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring trainees, and contributing to departmental and college service.
Qualifications
Minimum required qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field by the start date.
• Experience applying AI methods in research.
• Evidence of high-impact scholarship and a strong trajectory for external funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
  

Application Instructions
Applicants Should Submit The Following Materials Via Interfolio

• Cover letter describing qualifications, research program, and fit with the department (1–2 pages);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Research statement (2–3 pages);
• Teaching/mentoring statement (1–2 pages);
• Three samples of scholarly writing (published or unpublished manuscripts). We recommend candidates submit the research they are most proud of, regardless of journal or publication status;
• Contact information for three references (letters requested at a later stage).
  

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2025; full consideration will be given to applications received by that date.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Vanderbilt Peabody College website at http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/. Inquiries about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Kathryn (Kate) Humphreys (k.humphreys@vanderbilt.edu).
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