Associate/Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology

Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for two tenure-track positions to begin Fall 2026. Specific courses taught will depend on the successful applicant’s expertise and departmental needs but will include courses related to their area of expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s growing interdisciplinary collaborations with STEM disciplines on campus. The appointment will be 100% over the nine-month academic year (September to late May). Salary and start-up packages are competitive.

Requirements

• Doctorate in a psychology subfield (area of specialization is Cognitive Psychology) by the time of hire.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Demonstrated ability to be research-active.
• Commitment to high-quality classroom instruction and student mentoring.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advising students.
• Evidence of research ability.
• Experience in interdisciplinary contributions.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s areas of research and expertise.
• Advise undergraduate psychology majors and/or doctoral and master’s students.
• Engage in research activities and contribute to the department’s research mission.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaborations with STEM disciplines.

Benefits

• Fixed-benefit retirement plan.
• Alternative retirement investment programs.
• Tuition discount for faculty and their families.
• Eligibility for reciprocal scholarships through the Tuition Exchange program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees