Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology - Department of Psychology # 27-21

California State University, Northridge • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology or Cognitive Sciences. The successful candidate will teach courses across cognitive psychology and cognitive sciences. Research areas are open and may include cognitive neuroscience, attention, perception, computational modeling, language, human factors, learning, concepts or conceptual knowledge, aging and lifespan cognition, social cognition, metacognition, memory, decision-making, cognitive control, or applied cognition. Candidates with advanced statistical knowledge, innovative or leading-edge methods, and research integrating subareas of cognitive psychology are of particular interest.

In addition to teaching, the position includes weekly office hours, faculty meetings, assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will contribute to equitable student learning and success through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service in a diverse environment, and will be held to the college and department standards for tenure and promotion. Appointment is effective August 19, 2027, subject to budgetary approval.

Requirements

• PhD from an accredited institution in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a closely related field; the degree must be awarded by August 19, 2027.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, or closely related fields, using student-centered and equitable practices in person and online.
• Evidence of, and clear potential for, research excellence through a productive and sustained program of research in cognitive psychology, cognitive sciences, cognitive neuroscience, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for inclusive teaching and research mentoring with diverse and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.

Nice To Haves

• Scholarship using advanced and/or innovative research methodologies.
• Professional development and/or service activities that advance diversity, equity, and/or inclusion.
• Evidence of, or clear potential for, developing a feasible and sustainable research program at CSUN that provides meaningful research opportunities for undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Evidence of effective engagement, or potential to engage effectively, with a diverse student body, such as experience using culturally responsive pedagogy to support equitable student outcomes.
• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment that promotes active participation, engagement, and accessibility.
• Research or laboratory experience involving and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring students of varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across cognitive psychology and cognitive sciences.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.
• Contribute to equitable student learning and success through teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and service.
• Develop and sustain a productive research program in a relevant area.

What This Job Offers

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