About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu/pbs/) is inviting applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in its Psychology of Peace and Violence Program, starting in Fall 2026. We are seeking outstanding applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas: social psychology of peace and conflict, conflict resolution, conflict transformation, reconciliation and peacebuilding, and other closely related topics. The position includes an expectation for maintaining an excellent research program (including publishing research in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and seeking external funding), teaching of graduate and undergraduate courses, mentoring graduate students, and providing service to the university, profession, and community. Candidates should expect to become an integral part of the established doctoral concentration in the Psychology of Peace and Violence that resides within the Social Psychology Program, and they should be interested in studying and understanding peace and conflict processes in real world settings as well as the implications of research findings for policy and application.
The position requires a Ph.D. in Social Psychology or closely related field, and a strong record of research productivity. Preference will be given to candidates with an independent research program and with a strong promise of securing external funding to support scholarly work. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
Application Instructions
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, representative publications, and contact information for three professional references. References will be checked at the finalist stage. We will begin reviewing applications on October 24, 2025, and will accept applications until the position is filled. For more information on the position or to apply please go to: https://careers.umass.edu/en-us/job/528614/assistant-professor-psychology-of-peace-violence-program
At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. More about our goals and values can be found in the University’s strategic plan (https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/) and the CNS statement about inclusive excellence (https://www.umass.edu/natural-sciences/inclusive-excellence). Applicants are encouraged to describe how their work aligns with the goals and values outlined in the University’s strategic plan, and in the CNS statement about inclusive excellence, in the research and teaching statements they submit as part of their application.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.