Assistant Professor - Biological Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at San José State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology (area open) to begin in August 2027. The ideal candidate will have a strong record in teaching and student-involved research. Proficiency in human psychophysiological research methods (e.g., EEG, skin conductance, heart rate variability, pupillometry, or hormonal assays) and modern data analytics tools (e.g., data analysis or machine learning libraries in Python or R) are highly desirable. The Psychology Department aims to provide high-quality education that fosters student development and societal contributions, with a student-centered approach emphasizing teaching, research, and applied training. SJSU is recognized as a top public university, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The Psychology department, within the College of Social Sciences, is committed to equitable and inclusive teaching and learning, supporting faculty and student success through culturally-sustaining and academically-affirming approaches. The department and university value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity, serving a diverse student population including many first-generation and Pell Grant recipients, and is both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The university seeks teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning and knowledge exchange, fostering lifelong learning and community connections.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on Biological or Physiological Psychology (or closely related field, such as Cognitive Neuroscience) by date of appointment.
- Demonstrated scholarly productivity and strong research agenda in the scientific study of Biological Psychology.
- Proficiency with experimental research methods typically used in Biological or Physiological Psychology.
- Commitment to, and demonstrated potential for, teaching and mentoring excellence at the undergraduate level and within the MA in Research and Experimental Psychology graduate program.
- Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a collegial atmosphere of shared governance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching Biological Psychology, Physiological Psychology, and/or Neuroscience.
- Proficiency with human psychophysiological research methods, such as EEG, peripheral psychophysiology (e.g., skin conductance, heart rate variability, pupillometry), or hormonal assays.
- Proficiency with modern data analytics tools (e.g., data analytics or machine learning libraries in Python or R).
- Commitment to seeking external funding to support research-related activities and/or to enhance student learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in biological psychology, the candidate’s area of specialization, and undergraduate service courses as needed by the department. Undergraduate courses may include introductory psychology, writing in psychology, statistics, and/or research methods.
- Developing a program of research in biological psychology and pursuing both internal and external funding.
- Maintaining a productive research program, which may include collaborative research across the University, with other academic institutions, or other external agencies.
- Mentoring and supporting undergraduate and graduate students of diverse backgrounds in conducting research.
- Taking an active role in the MA in Research and Experimental Psychology graduate program, including serving as a mentor and advisor to graduate students, instructor in graduate courses, and member of the MA program committee.
- Participating in shared governance, including department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
- Organizing all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
- Demonstrating awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advising.
- Complying with requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment, including being a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
- Completing Clery Act training and immediately reporting Clery incidents if designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
- Completing assigned and required CSU employee training (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety).
- Complying with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness as required by the President.
Benefits
- Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule
- Competitive faculty employee benefits for the higher education sector
- CSU's excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
