Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology

Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology

Job No: 499729
Work type:
Faculty

Location:

Boise,
Categories:
College of Arts & Sciences

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.

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.

In addition to an active research program, the successful candidate will:

• 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.

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.

The Department of Psychological Science at Boise State University is a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Faculty maintain active research programs while prioritizing meaningful mentorship of undergraduate students and engagement in scholarship.

Our departmental culture emphasizes collegiality, shared governance, transparency, effective mentorship, and cooperative working relationships. We value data-informed decision-making and a rigorous, evidence-based curriculum grounded in the scientific study of behavior and cognition. Faculty work collectively to ensure that our programs remain responsive to student learning needs and aligned with best practices in psychological science.

Undergraduate research is central to our mission. Students regularly collaborate with faculty on research projects, present their work at regional and national conferences, and contribute to peer‑reviewed scholarship. Faculty are committed to providing hands‑on research and learning experiences that prepare students for graduate study and professional pathways.

The department maintains active partnerships with community organizations, including state agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations, creating opportunities for applied research, community‑engaged scholarship, and experiential learning. Faculty also engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across the university. The recently launched interdisciplinary Neuroscience major provides additional opportunities for teaching and research partnerships, particularly for faculty working at the intersection of cognitive and biological approaches to psychological science.

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.

The preferred candidate will have:

• 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…