Assistant Professor of Cognitive or Behavioral Neuroscience

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University (www.shu.edu/psychology) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Cognitive or Behavioral Neuroscience (broadly defined) to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will have the skill to develop and teach courses within their area of expertise, as well as contribute to core courses within the psychology and neuroscience majors. The candidate will be expected to establish a line of neuroscience research with either human participants or non-human subjects that can involve undergraduate student researchers. About the Department Faculty in the Psychology Department have diverse basic and applied research interests and value high quality teaching and substantive service. The Department has approximately 350 psychology majors and offers BA and BS degrees, a minor, and a new and rapidly growing Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience major. Coursework emphasizes scientific thinking, with a broad range of basic, applied, and experiential learning offerings. We are a highly collegial department of 15 full-time faculty members with a strong commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many faculty have active collaborations with colleagues in other departments at Seton Hall, as well as collaborations with regional clinical and research facilities. Our location in the greater NYC metro area provides additional opportunities for interinstitutional collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching 3 undergraduate courses per semester, maintaining an active research program, and contributing to service at various levels (department, college, university, and professional). The courses are likely to be Statistics and Research Methods as well as neuroscience-related courses such as Cognitive and/or Behavioral Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology, but will vary based on a combination of instructor specialization and departmental needs. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and support the university’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field (ABD candidates may be considered depending on experience, but the degree must be complete at the time of appointment).
Evidence of an active research program with the potential for involvement of student research assistants.
Commitment to engaging with a diverse study body.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Commitment to seeking external funding to support research.

Responsibilities

Teaching 3 undergraduate courses per semester
Maintaining an active research program
Contributing to service at various levels (department, college, university, and professional)