Tenure Stream Assistant Professor of Psychology, Cognitve or Physiological Preferred
About The Position
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown invites applications for a tenure-stream, full-time position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Psychology. The area of specialization is open, but expertise or experience teaching in any of the following areas is particularly desired: Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Physiological Psychology. A successful candidate will be able to aid our students in obtaining jobs within the fields of cognitive or neuropsychology, such as those in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cognitive rehabilitation. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, founded in 1927, is the first and largest regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh. A vital knowledge center and a foremost contributor to the region’s educational, social, cultural, and economic development, Pitt-Johnstown provides a first-class educational experience that is purposefully designed to prepare students for the real world of the 21st century. Pitt-Johnstown offers a supportive living-learning environment, grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, that is current and responsive to both our students’ personal and professional needs, as well as the needs of our communities. Our campus is located on 650 picturesque acres in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 70 miles east of Pittsburgh. Additional information on our institution is available on our website: www.johnstown.pitt.edu
Requirements
- Applicants are required to have a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field by August, 2026
Nice To Haves
- Preferred candidates will have teaching experience in higher education.
- Preferred candidates will have experience conducting and publishing research.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include a 12-hour teaching load per term (i.e., a 4:4 load)
- Active research program, including the supervision of undergraduates
- Departmental, divisional, and college-wide service activities
- Teaching duties include Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Physiological Psychology, History and Systems, and other courses in one’s specialty area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
