Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology, Tenure-Track Position

Internal•Bellingham, WA

20h

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Western Washington University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in applied cognitive psychology to begin September 16, 2026. This is an assistant professor position in applied cognitive psychology. The position is open with respect to area of expertise. Possible applied topics in cognitive psychology might include, but are not limited to: culture and cognition, memory, human-computer interaction, eyewitness memory, learning and education, aging and cognition, embodied cognition, social cognition, and judgment and decision-making concerning current social issues. We are seeking candidates who have experience with equitable and inclusive teaching, mentorship, and research practices and share a strong commitment to promoting the success of students from historically underrepresented groups. The candidate will have teaching experience commensurate with their career level. They will be required to teach courses at the undergraduate level in cognitive psychology, other areas of expertise, and research methods and statistics. The candidate should also be prepared to teach content courses in a master’s level program. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, as well as service activities as appropriate.

Requirements

Teaching experience commensurate with their career level as well as a commitment to excellence and inclusivity in teaching, and an ability to contribute to our curriculum in cognition (a large lecture class in cognitive psychology and upper-level classes such as human memory, UX Design, or a seminar in cognition) and undergraduate statistics and research methodology.
Scholarship record in applied cognitive psychology commensurate with experience.
A program of meaningful mentorship of undergraduate students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. Mentorship is broadly defined to include areas such as career paths, university resources, research, or teaching.
A commitment to service and engagement such as mentoring, outreach, and other service efforts that support student success, promote equity and access, impact the field and/or community.
Ph.D. at time of application or ABD at time of application in Cognitive or closely related areas of Psychology with expertise in Applied Cognition.
Candidates appointed ABD must complete all degree requirements by June 15th of their first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working within an open science framework
Ability to teach courses related to User Experience Design and Research

Responsibilities

Teach courses at the undergraduate level in cognitive psychology, other areas of expertise, and research methods and statistics.
Teach content courses in a master’s level program.
Establish and maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.
Service activities as appropriate.