Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology

Northeastern Illinois University•Chicago, IL

2d•$65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology, beginning August 2027. A Ph.D. is required upon appointment. The successful candidate will maintain a cognitive psychology research program involving undergraduate and MA students. Candidates may have research interests in any area of cognitive psychology; preference will be given to candidates with expertise in areas related to human perception. Teaching responsibilities include cognitive psychology instruction and undergraduate and graduate special topics courses related to the candidate’s research area. The successful candidate will oversee undergraduate capstone and MA-level thesis projects, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to departmental, university, and community service. The department emphasizes excellence in both teaching and research. The position requires a background check. Applications are accepted from individuals with valid U.S. work authorization who currently reside in and are physically present in the United States. The university cannot consider applicants outside the United States who would require consular processing to obtain an H-1B visa. The position is contingent upon the University’s receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

Requirements

Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or a related field, required upon appointment.
Valid work authorization in the United States and current residence and physical presence in the United States.
Submit an application including a letter of application, teaching philosophy and research program statement, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation, recent publications, and a copy of the most recent transcript.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in areas of cognitive psychology related to human perception.

Responsibilities

Maintain a research program in cognitive psychology involving undergraduate and MA students.
Teach cognitive psychology.
Teach undergraduate and graduate special topics courses related to the candidate’s research area.
Oversee undergraduate capstone and MA-level thesis projects.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Contribute to departmental, university, and community service activities.