Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology

Position Overview

The Department of Psychological Science at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic colleague with an active research program in cognitive psychology that engages undergraduate students and contributes to our teaching needs in cognitive psychology and related areas, including biological psychology, learning, and sensation and perception.

About the Role

The successful candidate will maintain a productive research program that involves undergraduate students and demonstrate a clear trajectory toward tenure. Expectations for tenure include a record of peer-reviewed scholarship, including at least three publications (with at least one first-author publication) within the five years preceding application for tenure.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology and related areas.
• Pursue excellence in undergraduate teaching by using evidence-based practices.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.
• Participate in the mentorship and development of undergraduate researchers.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Cognitive Psychology or other closely related field by August 1, 2027. ABD candidates will be considered, provided the degree is conferred by this date.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated experience, or clear potential, to develop and manage a research program that includes undergraduate research assistants.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success or potential for success in teaching, research, and service.
• An established research program that actively involves undergraduate students.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and evidence-based pedagogy.
• Experience teaching across a range of class sizes and instructional modalities.
• Experience teaching cognitive psychology, and ideally additional courses such as biological psychology, learning, or sensation and perception.
• Experience and interest in working collaboratively toward shared goals.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $68,000, and is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The standard teaching load is 1 to 3 courses per semester, depending on course enrollment and instructional needs. Adjustments may be made for significant service responsibilities or externally funded research. This is a nine-month academic-year position, with opportunities for summer salary through teaching or externally funded research. Flexibility in course modality and scheduling is available.