Tenure-Stream Assistant Professor Position in Human Cognitive Science/Cognitive Neuroscience at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

Job Description:

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in the area of human cognitive science or human cognitive neuroscience at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the fall semester of 2025. Colgate is a top liberal arts college where excellence in teaching and research are expected and supported. The successful candidate will join a psychological science and neuroscience faculty deeply committed to a strong, research-oriented program and to a curriculum that integrates psychological science and neuroscience perspectives. The department is housed in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art building with cutting-edge facilities to support research in human cognition and human cognitive neuroscience. Colgate supports faculty in their research program through competitive startup funds, internal funding mechanisms, and support for pursuing external funding. Colgate has inaugurated a new Mind, Brain and Behavior Initiative that provides support and opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative research.

The teaching load is equivalent to five courses per year. Teaching responsibilities are likely to include staff-taught courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods, or Quantitative Methods), elective courses in the candidate's specialty area, and supervision of senior thesis work (which normally counts as one course load). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.

The salary range is $92,300 (for ABD applicants) to $96,300 (for applicants with a PhD in hand). Faculty are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes housing assistance and health insurance. Colgate is a member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York here.

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Qualifications

The specific area of research within human cognition is open. Completion of Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on September 23, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should prepare a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation. As Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities, candidates should also prepare a statement discussing their approach to teaching and/or scholarship in a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. A guide for applicants with important additional information about the application process can be found here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.