Assistant Professor

Department Psychology-1094 Requisition Number F_260099 Posting Open Date 10/05/2026 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/06/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work The Psychology Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Addiction Science who studies antecedents, processes, and/or consequences of substance use and/or misuse. Potential areas of interest include but are not limited to developmental trajectories and/or aging processes; biological and neurobehavioral mechanisms, including human or animal models; social and interpersonal processes; addiction-related cognition and decision-making; risk and resilience factors such as trauma, stress, or comorbidity with mental health disorders; and addiction-related prevention, treatment, policy, and laws. Experience with advanced quantitative approaches is welcome but not required for the position. Responsibilities include maintaining an active research program, including the pursuit of external funding, and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in addiction and substance use.

Given that addiction and substance use are integral to a number of other disciplines, the successful candidate could be a valuable contributor to multidisciplinary research efforts involving multiple units on campus (e.g., Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior; Rural Drug Addiction Research Center; Minority Health Disparities Initiative; Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab; Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools; Center on Children, Families, and the Law; the College of Education and Human Sciences; the Law School). The Department of Psychology values a collegial and supportive working environment in which a range of experiences and perspectives strengthens research and teaching, and we welcome applicants who will contribute to that environment. Minimum Required Qualifications Ph.D. in psychology or a related field is required by the start date. Research experience in addiction science and/or substance use.

A successful history of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals. Research interests that connect to the Rural Drug Use Addiction Research Center. Teaching experience in psychology or related areas. Evidence of the ability to work effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant experience post-Ph.D. Experience with advanced quantitative approaches. Research interests that complement current faculty expertise (e.g., cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, law-psychology, neuroscience, or social psychology). A successful history of external and/or internal funding.

Evidence of mentoring students in a research setting. Teaching experience in the field of addiction science or substance use. Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Criminal History Background Check Required Posted Salary How to Apply Click “ ” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following required documents: Letter of interest.

Curriculum vitae. Research statement. Teaching statement. Up to three publications.

List of three professional references. The statements and publications will need to be combined into a single document and attached as “Other Document.” For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Tierney Lorenz [email protected] Job Category Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading Job Type 9 Month Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date 08/01/2027 Appointment End Date Organizational Location Default Location Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Required Documents Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae List of References Other Document Optional Documents Connect with #UNL UNLincoln on Facebook @UNLincoln on Twitter UNL on YouTube @unlincoln on Instagram University of Nebraska–Lincoln on LinkedIn unlincoln on Pinterest UNLincoln on Snapchat unlincoln on Spotify Campus Links Directory Employment Events Libraries Maps Office of the Chancellor Nebraska Today Policies Emergency Planning and Preparedness Institutional Equity and Compliance Notice of Nondiscrimination Privacy Policy Student Information Disclosures TIPS Incident Reporting University of Nebraska–Lincoln About the Big Ten Conference © 2017 University of Nebraska–Lincoln · 402-472-7211 University of Nebraska System To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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