Assistant Professor, Cognition

Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University, School of Education and Social Policy, invites applications for an assistant professor position in Learning Sciences focused on cognition and learning across contexts. The successful candidate will develop a rigorous research program and contribute to undergraduate (Learning Sciences major) and graduate teaching.

Applicants from learning sciences, psychology, education, cognition, and related disciplines are welcome, including those using quantitative, qualitative, and

Qualifications

• Candidates must teach and advise undergrad and grad students in broad survey courses on conceptual development.
• We welcome applicants trained in learning sciences, psychology, education, cognition, and related disciplines.
• Scholars who apply computational methods in their research are especially encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program on cognition and learning.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to conceptual development and knowledge representations.

Job description

The Learning Sciences (LS) program at Northwestern Universitys School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) invites applications for a faculty position (assistant professor level) whose work advances understanding of cognition and learning broadly construed within and across contexts. SESP is an interdisciplinary school focused on understanding teaching, learning, development, and policy across the lifespan and institutions. The successful candidate will maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program on cognition and learning. We welcome applicants trained in learning sciences, psychology, education, cognition, and related disciplines who bring theoretical and empirical depth to these issues.

Candidates must have the capacity to teach and advise both undergraduate (especially in the Learning Sciences major) and graduate students in broad survey courses related to conceptual development and knowledge representations. Applicants with expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative approaches are welcome and we are especially interested in scholars who apply computational methods in their research.