Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $88,300 - $108,900. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position: 10/1/26 Table 1 Salary Scale. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is
$88,300. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: Salary Programs and Scales Application Window Open date: September 9, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Oct 9, 2026
at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, May 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Psychology (psychology.ucsd.edu) within the School of Social
Sciences at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on high-level human cognition, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2027. We seek candidates ready to establish a rigorous, independent research program on high-level cognitive processes in humans (e.g. aesthetics, attention, attitudes, decision-making, effort, inference, language, learning, memory,
preferences, reasoning, self-control, social cognition, well-being) that leverages insights from experimental research to inform formal/computational theories. Ideal candidates will possess strong empirical, theoretical, and quantitative skills, with the potential to bridge between areas of the department. Additional responsibilities include teaching graduate- and undergraduate-level courses and mentoring students
within the Department of Psychology, as well as participating in department and university service. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD or ABD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Decision Science, or a closely related field focused on high-level human cognition. Evidence of independent scholarly impact and research productivity. Evidence of and/or demonstrated ability to teach and
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