Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology

Wilkes University•Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Wilkes University invites applications for a TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in Cognitive Psychology, beginning August 2027. We welcome candidates from a broad range of backgrounds related to cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of our Psychology and Neuroscience majors and will teach undergraduate courses such as Cognition, Introductory Psychology, and courses within our capstone sequence (e.g., senior seminar in the candidate's area of expertise). The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester. The Department of Psychology comprises six full-time faculty who are dedicated to student success and excellence in teaching. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate education and can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity commensurate with experience. The new faculty member will be expected to develop an active research program that incorporates undergraduate students, advise majors, and engage in university and professional service. Preference will be given to candidates who embrace the University's culture of developing undergraduate mentoring relationships.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology or related field is required by the time of appointment.
ABD candidates will be considered if degree completion will occur by August, 2026.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Scholarly productivity commensurate with experience.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who embrace the University's culture of developing undergraduate mentoring relationships.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses such as Cognition, Introductory Psychology, and courses within our capstone sequence.
Develop an active research program that incorporates undergraduate students.
Advise majors.
Engage in university and professional service.