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Organization

University of Oklahoma

Location

Norman, OK

Date Posted

September 23, 2026

Open-Rank Faculty Position in Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology at the University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus:
College of Arts and Sciences:
Psychology

Open Date: September 21, 2026

Description: As part of a multi-year strategic hiring and growth initiative in Applied Psychological Science, the Department of Psychology at The University of Oklahoma is seeking applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty opening in Cognitive Neuroscience with a focus on attention, memory, or language. These positions align with the strategic plans in Psychology and in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Applicants at all ranks, including ABD, are welcome. The expected start date is August 2027. The teaching load is 2 courses per semester.

The Psychology department offers the PhD in Cognitive, Industrial/Organizational, Applied Social and Developmental, and Quantitative Psychology (Norman campus), and an MA in Organizational Dynamics (Tulsa campus). Additionally, some faculty members also work in a multidisciplinary degree program in cellular and behavioral neurobiology.

The successful candidate will have an established record of productivity, including a record of external funding or the potential to secure funding, with work focused on aspects of attention, memory, or language. This search is motivated in part by the recent revision of the University’s strategic plan, which includes an emphasis on growing neuroscience research. With respect to enhancing the research portfolio of the department, the successful candidate will ideally have a record of both basic and applied research, including expertise developing and applying mathematical or computational models.

Although all methodologies in human cognitive neuroscience are welcome, we are particularly interested in scholars capable of participating in the recently announced research agreement with the Siemens Corporation, which will bring a high-field (7 Tesla) research-dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instrument to the University of Oklahoma Health Campus in Oklahoma City. The successful candidate will also have an established record of or a commitment to effective mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and should be able to contribute to the teaching of core courses in cognitive neuroscience, as well as to the development of novel course offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment (mid-August, 2027).

The University of Oklahoma is committed to investing in the success of its faculty at all stages of their careers. The department and college offer unique and essential research and professional development resources characteristic of a Flagship Public Research University (e.g., well-equipped dedicated and shared laboratory space; shared supercomputer access; considerable graduate student funding and recruiting support; large research participant pools;

flexible and innovative instructional, service, and leadership opportunities). By mutual agreement, the successful candidate may also affiliate with strategic research organizations and centers (e.g., the Center for Applied Social Research, Institute for Community and Society Transformation, multiple centers on the OU Health Sciences Campus). Salary, benefits, and start-up packages are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please go to  to view details about the University…