Assistant Professor of Psychology & Child Development - Cognitive Neuroscience (27/28)
About the role
This tenure-track faculty position in the Psychology & Child Development Department requires a PhD in cognitive neuroscience or a related field by the time of hire and demonstrated experience. The successful candidate will conduct research using neuroscientific methods feasible at a primarily undergraduate institution and maintain an active program of research, teaching, student supervision, and service. The teaching load is 12 units per semester, with a reduced load in the first two years to support research and professional development.
Research areas
- Language
- Decision-making
- Computational/quantitative neuroscience
- Developmental cognitive neuroscience
- Collective memory and racial trauma
- Social cognitive neuroscience
Teaching
- Biopsychology
- Cognition
- Memory
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Behavioral Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
- Sensation and Perception
- Research Methods
New undergraduate courses within the candidate’s area of specialization may be proposed.
Required qualifications
- Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in cognitive neuroscience or a related field by the time of appointment (approximately August 12, 2027); ABD candidates may be considered if proof of degree completion is provided before the start date
- Evidence of scholarly achievement in the candidate’s area of specialization
- Experience with neuroscientific methods feasible at Cal Poly and a research plan that includes those methods
- Commitment to broadening the scope of psychology to include traditionally underrepresented groups, demonstrated through research, service, mentorship, and/or course content
- Demonstrated university teaching experience
- Proficiency in written and oral English
Preferred qualifications
- Specialization in language, decision-making, computational/quantitative neuroscience, developmental cognitive neuroscience, collective memory and racial trauma, and/or social cognitive neuroscience
- Experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
- Ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings
- Experience working with diverse populations and fostering inclusive environments
Pay
Anticipated hiring ranges:
- Assistant Professor: $90,276 – $98,244 per year ($7,523 – $8,187 per month)
- Associate Professor: $102,768 – $113,045 per year ($8,564 – $9,420 per month)
Hiring level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Schedule
The typical teaching load is 12 units per semester, with a reduced load in each of the first two years. Under a possible transition to year-round operations, faculty may be assigned to teach in two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring, Spring/Summer, or Summer/Fall) out of the three offered annually; additional teaching in the third semester may be available for additional compensation subject to departmental needs and university policy.
About the Department
The Psychology & Child Development Department includes 24 tenure-track faculty, over 28 part-time lecturers, 790 undergraduate students, and 30 master’s students in Psychology and Child Development. More information is available at http://psycd.calpoly.edu.