Assistant Professor in Psychology

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Iowa State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in cognitive psychology. The ideal candidate will have a strong research record in cognitive psychology and related fields, with a particular interest in areas that complement the program's existing strengths. The role involves establishing and maintaining an active research program, securing external funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to departmental and university service.

Requirements

• PhD in psychology or a closely related field, conferred by the start date of the appointment

Nice To Haves

• Record of excellence in research/scholarship in cognitive psychology using behavioral methods
• Evidence of or potential for securing external research support
• Research expertise in cognitive psychology that adds breadth beyond the program’s existing strengths in learning and long-term memory, spatial cognition, legal psychology, and judgment and decision making
• Evidence of or potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining an active program of research
• Pursuing external funding
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive psychology
• Mentoring undergraduate students
• Providing doctoral training in cognitive psychology
• Contributing service to the department, college, university, and profession

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree