Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology: Cognition and Learning

Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology:
Cognition and Learning

Posting Numberreq
34649

Employment Type

Faculty Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track Hiring Department Individual Family Comm Educ IFCE (734A) Academic Location College of Education Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

University of New Mexico's College of Education and Human Sciences

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Educational Psychology

Starting in August 2026

The Educational Psychology Program in the Department of Individual, Family, and Community Education at the University of New Mexico invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) faculty position beginning August 2026. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on cognition and learning, and who brings a strong background in research methodology. Responsibilities include maintaining an active research agenda in cognition and learning, mentoring graduate students, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contributing service to the department, college, and the field.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Earned doctoral degree in educational psychology or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong preparation and promise of scholarship in cognition and learning, including areas such as classroom learning, memory, learning strategies, self-regulation, meta-cognition and critical thinking, or similar topics.

* Ability to teach educational psychology courses at the collegiate level.

* Ability to advise and direct graduate student research.

* A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application consists of
• Cover letter addressing the qualifications listed in the job posting.
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial academic transcripts
• Research and teaching/mentorship statement
• Names, titles, and contact information (address, phone number, and email address) of three professional references. Only application materials requested will be considered. Interested persons must apply through UNMJobs (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Please refer to posting # 34649. For best consideration, applications should be received by October 22 2025 iew of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 10/22/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

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