We are excited to invite applications for Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Social Psychology (equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) at the University of Auckland. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research area can connect with and extend existing research and teaching strengths in Social Psychology, including (but not limited to) interpersonal relationships, intergroup relations, and political psychology.

Applicants will need to demonstrate the capacity to achieve research excellence, obtain external research funds, and contribute to the development of research and teaching programs in Social Psychology. The successful applicant will contribute to undergraduate teaching, postgraduate teaching, and research supervision in Social Psychology. We encourage diversity in our staff and students. Appointees should be able to teach students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

For more information and to apply, please visit https://smrtr.io/tfSY-. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 20 October 2025 (NZST) to be considered. Please upload your CV along with a cover letter and any research and/or teaching statements in one document.

Please reach out to Professors Nickola Overall (n.overall@auckland.ac.nz) or Danny Osborne (d.osborne@auckland.ac.nz) or Head of School Niki Harré (n.harre@auckland.ac.nz) for further information and/or a confidential conversation. We are happy to answer your questions but cannot accept applications by email.