Cognitive Psychology (Tenure Track Faculty)

The Evergreen State College Portal • Olympia, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Evergreen State College seeks a regular faculty member in psychology with expertise in cognitive psychology or cognitive science. The successful candidate will be strong in teaching cognitive psychology and their area(s) of expertise, as well as introductory psychology, research methods, and statistics. They will help students develop theoretical, analytical, and applied skills in psychology. The successful candidate will emphasize psychology as a science through teaching interdisciplinary programs. They will demonstrate the ability to engage undergraduate students in research. This position will complement existing faculty strengths in developmental, social, clinical, and counseling psychology by enhancing coverage of cognition, brain-behavior relationships, and quantitative research methods. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to interdisciplinary education, experience teaching research methods and statistics, and inclusive teaching practices. Each applicant should submit a cover letter that explicitly addresses the various components of this position description. Successful applicants will give attention to the ways in which they meet each of the Minimum Qualifications and any of the Preferred Qualifications. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment-based visa sponsorship may be considered depending on the candidate’s current immigration status; however, the College is unable, at this time, to sponsor new H1B petitions that could potentially incur the $100,000 fee announced in September 2025. Regular is equivalent to tenure-track at other colleges. A complete description of the continuing contract and conversion process can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, article 11.

Requirements

• PhD in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, or a closely related field.
• Expertise in one or more areas of cognitive psychology or cognitive science.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary education.
• Experience teaching research methods and statistics.
• Inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines, connecting cognitive psychology with disciplines in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
• Experience working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach cognitive psychology and their area(s) of expertise.
• Teach introductory psychology, research methods, and statistics.
• Help students develop theoretical, analytical, and applied skills in psychology.
• Emphasize psychology as a science through teaching interdisciplinary programs.
• Engage undergraduate students in research.
• Complement existing faculty strengths by enhancing coverage of cognition, brain-behavior relationships, and quantitative research methods.

What This Job Offers

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