Assistant Professor - Biological Psychology

Position Rank and

Title:

Assistant Professor

School/Department: Psychology

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated annual salary range for the hiring academic year: $88,000 – $92,000.

Benefits: Faculty employee benefits are competitive. Refer to the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details.

Target

Start Date:

August 2027

Final date to receive applications: October 1, 2026

The Department of Psychology at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology (area of open). The role requires a strong record of teaching and student‑involved research, proficiency in human psycho-physiological methods (EEG, skin conductance, heart rate variability, pupillometry, hormonal assays) and modern data analytics tools (Python or R). The faculty member will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, develop a research program, secure internal and external funding, mentor diverse students, and participate in shared governance.

• A Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis on Biological or Physiological Psychology (or closely related field such as Cognitive Neuroscience) by date of appointment.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity and a clear research agenda in Biological Psychology.
• Proficiency with experimental research methods used in Biological or Physiological Psychology.
• Commitment to and experience with teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level and within the MA in Research and Experimental Psychology graduate program.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a diverse student population.
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial environment of shared governance.

• Experience teaching Biological Psychology, Physiological Psychology, and/or Neuroscience.
• Experience with human psycho-physiological methods such as EEG, peripheral psychophysiology, or hormonal assays.
• Proficiency in modern data analytics or machine learning libraries in Python or R.
• Commitment to seeking external funding for research and student learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological psychology, including introductory psychobiology, neuroscience, drugs, brain, and behavior, and service courses as needed.
• Develop and maintain an active research program in biological psychology, pursue both internal and external funding, and collaborate with colleagues across the university and external agencies.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, supporting diverse student backgrounds in research projects.
• Serve as a mentor and advisor to MA in Research and Experimental Psychology graduate students and participate in the program committee.
• Participate in shared governance through departmental, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Use the Canvas Learning Management System to organize all classes.
• Adopt inclusive teaching practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

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