Assistant Professor, Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at Butler University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Biological or Cognitive Psychology. The role begins in August 2027 and requires a commitment to inclusive undergraduate teaching and collaborative research with students. The department values candidates who embrace engagement and inclusion of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Successful applicants will be broadly trained in psychology, prepared to teach in a multidisciplinary university core curriculum, and will have a standard teaching load of nine credit hours per semester alongside an active research program involving undergraduate collaborators. The position requires full-time, in-person instruction and a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field at the time of appointment. Priority will be given to applicants with an active research agenda in biological and/or cognitive areas, especially those whose research specializations complement or diversify current faculty expertise.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience (e.g., comparative psychology, computational neuroscience, or a related applied area such as health psychology) at the time of appointment.
- Broad training in psychology.
- Readiness to teach in a multidisciplinary university core curriculum.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies.
- Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive classroom environment.
Nice To Haves
- Active research agenda in biological and/or cognitive areas.
- Research specializations that supplement and/or diversify the research expertise of current faculty.
- Experience with inclusive undergraduate teaching.
- Experience with collaborative research with undergraduate students.
Responsibilities
- Teach required psychology courses such as research methods and statistics (I & II) and introductory psychology.
- Teach at least one of the following: biological bases of behavior, cognitive processes, and/or learning.
- Teach upper-level electives in their related area of expertise.
- Conduct an active program of research involving undergraduate collaborators.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary university core curriculum.
Benefits
- Start-up funds for research.
- Internal grants for collaborative research with undergraduates.
- A learning community for new faculty.
- Funds for faculty and students to travel to present research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
