Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology

SUNY Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

SUNY Cortland invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Psychology to teach courses, conduct research, and engage in service starting Fall 2027. The department emphasizes inclusive excellence and mentoring undergraduates in a diverse campus community.

The university, home to about 6,600 students, values curricular innovation, scholarly activity, and supportive advising, with a commitment to equity and a balanced, enriching campus life.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive Science by the time of appointment.
• Ability to teach Cognitive Psychology and foundational courses in the department.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in psychology based on department need.
• Develop or continue a program of active research involving undergraduates.
• Engage in service on departmental and university committees and advise undergraduates.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Advising

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive Science

Job description

Position Details

Budget Title: Assistant Professor

Campus Title: Assistant Professor - Cognitive Psychology

School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of

Department: Psychology

Faculty Sub-Type: FT Faculty

Salary Level: A5

Salary Range: $68,900-$72,100

Salary Determination: Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort: Full-Time

Is this a temporary position?: No

Position Summary: The State University of New York at Cortland plans to hire an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department to teach courses in psychology (based on department need and the candidate’s specialization), conduct research, and engage in service beginning in Fall 2027. SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the University’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and University, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our campus values of focusing on the students, integrity, and intellectual life, and to serve our campus priorities of academic excellence, transformational education, well-being, and the maximization of resources.

The Psychology Department at SUNY Cortland offers a B.A. and B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Psychology, a minor in Psychology in Schools, and a minor in Forensic Psychology. Our typical class size is 30, while class sizes in upper division labs and capstone courses tend to be around 12-20. We currently have over 350 Psychology majors and 14 tenure-track faculty with a typical teaching load of 3 courses per semester. Our program is aligned with the American Psychological Association ( APA ) guidelines for an undergraduate psychology major. Faculty have access to modern research and teaching facilities. The department is housed in the original, historically renovated Old Main building.

For information about our current departmental faculty and course offerings, please visit our website at: http://www2.cortland.edu/departments/psychology/

Starting Salary: $68,900 + depending on experience ( DOE)

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.


• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.


• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate workschedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.


• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.


• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the discipline based on department need and the applicant’s area of expertise.


• Develop or continue a program of active research, preferably involving undergraduate research assistants.


• Additional responsibilities include engaging in service on departmental and university committees, participating in university-wide governance, advising undergraduate students, and maintaining a commitment to undergraduate education.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the Department Chair.


• Works collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology or Ph.D. in Cognitive Science by the time of appointment


• Candidates will have the educational background to effectively teach courses in Cognitive Psychology and foundational courses in our department (Introductory Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Writing Intensive Research Courses)

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of quality teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.


• A research program that could include undergraduate research assistants.


• A demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students with diverse lived experiences and of all academic backgrounds and social and cultural identities.

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNYCortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.