Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology - Tenure-Track

Woodbury School of Business; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in cognitive psychology to begin Fall 2027. The Psychology and Counseling Department seeks candidates who value excellent teaching, mentorship, and collaboration with students and colleagues in a teaching-focused university.

Responsibilities include teaching and grading, curriculum development, scholarly activity, and service.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or related field by the position start date.
• Able to teach cognitive psychology courses within the department and other courses as needed.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent with a teaching university.
• Demonstrates respect for students and colleagues inside and outside of the classroom.
• Upholds ethical standards in teaching.
• Must relocate to Utah if hired.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and grading of coursework, including holding regular office hours and mentoring students.
• Designing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and courses according to department needs.
• Engaging in scholarship through original research and presentations, including with students.
• Service to department, college, and University.

Skills

Effective in teaching

Teaching key intellectual skills

Upholds ethical standards in teaching

Process research, presentation, and出版

Education

PhD in psychology or related field

Job description

Utah Valley University invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in cognitive psychology to begin Fall 2027. The Psychology and Counseling Department seeks candidates who value excellent teaching, mentorship, and collaboration with students and colleagues in a teaching-focused university.

Responsibilities include teaching and grading, curriculum development, scholarly activity, and service.