Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychological Science at Boise State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology to begin in Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will have an active research program that engages undergraduate students and aligns with the department's teaching needs in cognitive psychology and related areas such as biological psychology, learning, and sensation and perception. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a productive research program, demonstrate a clear trajectory toward tenure, and contribute to the department's teaching, service, and mentorship of undergraduate researchers. The standard teaching load is 1-3 courses per semester, with potential adjustments for service or research. This is a nine-month academic-year position with opportunities for summer salary. Flexibility in course modality and scheduling is available.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in Cognitive Psychology or other closely related field by August 1, 2027. ABD candidates will be considered, provided the degree is conferred by this date.
- Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Demonstrated experience, or clear potential, to develop and manage a research program that includes undergraduate research assistants.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated success or potential for success in teaching, research, and service.
- An established research program that actively involves undergraduate students.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and evidence-based pedagogy.
- Experience teaching across a range of class sizes and instructional modalities.
- Experience teaching cognitive psychology, and ideally additional courses such as biological psychology, learning, or sensation and perception.
- Experience and interest in working collaboratively toward shared goals.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a productive research program that involves undergraduate students.
- Teach undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology and related areas.
- Pursue excellence in undergraduate teaching by using evidence-based practices.
- Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.
- Participate in the mentorship and development of undergraduate researchers.
Benefits
- 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund
- Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
- Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
- Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
