Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantitative Psychology

Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantitative Psychology

The Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in Quantitative Psychology. We seek outstanding scholars whose research focuses on quantitative methodology, with particular interest in areas such as psychometrics and psychological testing, item response theory, factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and longitudinal and time-series analysis.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary academic community committed to advancing quantitative approaches to psychological science. Faculty in the Department of Psychology collaborate extensively with colleagues across campus and are actively engaged with research centers and institutes including the Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI), the Decision Sciences Collaborative (DSC), the Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (CSPAM), the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (CCBS), and the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging (CCBBI). Additional collaborative opportunities exist with the Department of Statistics, the College of Education and Human Ecology, and the College of Public Health.

Performance Objectives:

Sustain an active research program, demonstrated through publications in relevant journals and scholarly outlets, as well as efforts to secure external funding

Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate-level courses

Provide mentorship and academic advising to both undergraduate and graduate students

Contribute to the collaborative governance and administrative functions of the department

Education and Experience Requirements:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field by the anticipated start date of Autumn 2026. Successful candidates will demonstrate a publication record commensurate with career stage, the potential to make meaningful contributions to one or more substantive research areas in the Department of Psychology (cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, decision science, developmental psychology, social psychology, and research focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)), and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials submitted in workday must include:

Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.

Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

A writing sample.

Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about the position, please contact Jolynn Pek at .