Assistant Professor

The University of Memphis•Memphis, TN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Memphis Department of Psychology is seeking an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track faculty position in Cognitive Psychology. The role begins August 2027, pending budgetary approval. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding scholar whose research advances the understanding of cognition and complements existing departmental strengths in cognitive science, language, AI, learning, technology, and interdisciplinary research. While the area of specialization is open, preference will be given to candidates whose research engages with artificial intelligence, including generative AI, large language models, human-AI interaction, or related computational approaches to cognition and behavior. Expertise in areas such as learning and memory, educational technology, human-computer interaction, cognitive modeling, artificial intelligence and cognition, computational approaches to behavior, or other emerging areas connecting cognitive science with real-world applications is particularly desired. Strong potential for external funding and interdisciplinary collaboration is highly valued. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the department's collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. The University of Memphis is a Carnegie R1 institution with very high research activity, offering a collaborative environment for innovative and translational research.

Requirements

Hold a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field by the start date of employment.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching.
Evidence of scholarly productivity.
Potential to establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
Documented evidence of sustained ability in instruction, service, and research.
Served at least five years at the rank of associate professor (exceptions may be approved by the provost).
Documented evidence of sustained high-quality professional productivity and national recognition in the academic discipline.
Professional comportment consistent with the Faculty Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Research that meaningfully engages artificial intelligence, including generative AI, large language models, human-AI interaction, or related computational approaches to cognition and behavior.
Expertise in areas such as learning and memory, educational technology, human-computer interaction, cognitive modeling, artificial intelligence and cognition, computational approaches to behavior, or other emerging areas that connect cognitive science with real-world applications.
Strong potential for external funding.
Strong potential for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experiences and expertise that support diversity, equity, and inclusion values.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Mentor graduate students.
Contribute to the Department's collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment.
Provide high-quality instruction.
Pursue excellence in research/scholarship/creative activity.
Contribute to meaningful service to the university.
Contribute to the missions of teaching, research / scholarship / creative activity, and public service.