Lecturer, Cognitive Science
About The Position
The Department of Cognitive Science in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. T his position is a one-year appointment , with the possibility of renewal based on performance and institutional needs. We seek candidates to teach and help develop core undergraduate courses in cognitive science, with an emphasis on introductory-level instruction. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering foundational coursework that serves students across the Institute. While the primary teaching responsibility is in introductory cognitive science, the ability to contribute to the department’s introductory linguistics offerings—particularly as they intersect with Cognitive Science—is welcomed but not required. We encourage applicants whose academic background and teaching experience reflect a strong grounding in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, or cognitive systems. Candidates must hold a terminal degree or foreign degree equivalent by the time of appointment and have demonstrated experience teaching at the college level. Evidence of effective teaching, and the ability to demonstrate, through accomplishment, promise of academic, scholarly and/or research achievement in their specialty is required. The Department of Cognitive Science at RPI is known for its teaching and research in areas including computational cognitive modeling, artificial intelligence, human and machine reasoning, computational linguistics, perception and action, cognitive robotics, and synthetic characters.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold a terminal degree or foreign degree equivalent by the time of appointment
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the college level.
- Evidence of effective teaching
- Ability to demonstrate, through accomplishment, promise of academic, scholarly and/or research achievement in their specialty is required.
Nice To Haves
- Academic background and teaching experience reflect a strong grounding in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, or cognitive systems.
Responsibilities
- Teach and help develop core undergraduate courses in cognitive science, with an emphasis on introductory-level instruction.
- Play a key role in delivering foundational coursework that serves students across the Institute.
- Contribute to the department’s introductory linguistics offerings—particularly as they intersect with Cognitive Science
Benefits
- Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan.
- Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
