Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology Apply now Job no: 499729 Work type: Faculty Location: Boise, ID Categories: College of Arts & Sciences Position Overview 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 to3 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. Department Overview 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
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