Connectionists: Faculty position in Cognitive Psychology at Penn State University

[Brad Wyble]

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University,
University Park, PA, invites applications for a full-time Assistant or
Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology with anticipated start date of
August, 2025.

The application link is here
<https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor--Cognitive-Psychology--Department-of-Psychology_REQ_0000059944-1>

Areas of specialization within cognitive psychology are open and may
include (but are not limited to) such topics as cognitive control,
creativity, computational approaches and modelling, motor control, language
science, memory, attention, perception, and decision making.

A record of collaboration is desirable for both ranks. Substantial
collaboration opportunities exist within the department that align with the
department’s cross-cutting research themes and across campus. Current
faculty in the cognitive area are active in units including the Center for
Language Sciences (http://cls.psu.edu/), the Social Life and Engineering
Sciences Imaging Center (http://imaging.psu.edu/), the Center for Healthy
Aging (http://healthyaging.psu.edu/), the Center for Brain, Behavior, and
Cognition (http://cbbc.psu.edu/) and the Applied Research Lab (
https://www.arl.psu.edu/).

Responsibilities of the Assistant or Associate Professor of Cognitive
Psychology include maintaining a strong record of publications in top
outlets. This position will include resident instruction at the
undergraduate and graduate level and normal university service, based on
the candidate’s qualifications.

A Ph.D. in Psychology or related field is required by the appointment date
for both ranks.

Candidates for the tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology
position must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and
teacher in a relevant field and have evidence of growth in scholarly
achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and
service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Candidates for the tenure-track Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology
position must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and
teacher in a relevant field and have an established reputation in scholarly
achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and
service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong record of publications in top
outlets and have a history of or potential for external funding.

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a
commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus
community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given
the opportunity.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Interested candidates should submit an online
application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board
<https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor--Cognitive-Psychology--Department-of-Psychology_REQ_0000059944-1>,
and should upload the following application materials electronically: (1) a
Cover letter of application, (2) Concise statements of research and
teaching interests, (3) a CV and (4) three selected (re)prints.

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as
part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document
limit.

In addition, please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
electronically to PsychApplications at psu.edu with the subject line:
“Cognitive Psychology”

Questions regarding the application process can be emailed to
PsychApplications at psu.edu and questions regarding the position can be sent
to the search chair: cogsearch at psu.edu.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for
advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace
individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both
broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and
institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help
them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element
of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including
medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition
discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of
26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more
detailed information.



-- 
Brad Wyble (he/him)
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