Faculty - Psychology; Cognitive) Tenure-track

Salary:
Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706571

Closing: 12/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location:

Main Campus
- Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

The Psychology and Counseling Department at Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor,tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology to begin in Fall
2027. UVU is a large regional public university serving more than 40,000students. Our department prepares undergraduate and graduate students for meaningful careers and personal growth by connecting foundational knowledge in psychology and counseling with practical skills and application. Faculty in our program work closely with motivated students - many of whom are the first in their families to attend college - to help them connect psychological science withreal-world challenges.

Our department enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate majors in psychology, and features an energetic, collegial faculty who actively involve students in research and applied learning. UVU'scampus sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, offering easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and national parkssuch as Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. UVU is also near Utah'semerging cluster of tech companies and start-ups, the Silicon Slopes, which include notable companies such as Adobe, Cisco,Facebook, and more.

The surrounding region provides an excellent environment for professional and personal life.

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Utah Valley University offers exceptional access to year-round outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and visitsto iconic destinations such as Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon National Parks. The university is also situated near Utah's rapidly growing Silicon Slopes technology corridor, home to major employer sand innovative startups, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, research, and professional development. Located in Orem, approximately 40 miles south of Salt Lake City,UVU is a comprehensive public institution committed to providing accessible, high-quality education.

Its distinctive dual-mission model combines the opportunities of a teaching university with the accessibility of a community college, fostering an environment where students and faculty work together to create meaningful learning experiences with real-world impact. Guided by the principle "A Place for You," UVU emphasizes student success,innovation, and community engagement.

Workload and Evaluation:
Faculty workload expectations are 80% teaching, 10% scholarship,and 10% service. A standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester (four 3-credit courses or three 4-credit courses) with optional summer teaching. Research expectations are consistent withUVU's mission as a teaching-focused institution, emphasizing quality, mentorship, and professional standards rather than volume.

• Teaching and grading of coursework, including holding regular office hours and engaging in student mentoring.
• Designing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and coursesaccording to the needs and guidelines oftheir department,college/school, and the University. They have the right and responsibility to develop and enhance their pedagogy, course content, and materials.
• Engaging in scholarship through the creation of, and dissemination of, original material. This often takes the form ofpeer-reviewed publications and presentations, and may also take theform of peer-reviewed books, chapters, etc.
• Service to department, college, and/or University.

• PhD in psychology or a related field from a reputable institution by the…