Assistant Professor - Psychology

Boise State University; Idaho City (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution seeks an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology to foster undergraduate research and contribute to effective teaching practices. Candidates must have a doctorate in Cognitive Psychology by August 2026 and demonstrate experience in teaching and managing research programs. The position offers a salary starting at $63,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

10.76% University contribution to retirement

Excellent health insurance

Tuition fee waiver for employees and dependents

Dual career assistance support

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in cognitive psychology by August 1, 2026.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated potential for managing a research program.

Responsibilities

• Engage undergraduate students in research.
• Participate in departmental service activities.
• Contribute to teaching in cognitive psychology and related areas.

Skills

Teaching at the undergraduate level

Managing a research program

Evidence-based teaching practices

Education

Doctorate in cognitive psychology

Job description

The Department of Psychological Science at Boise State University invites interested applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Professor starting in Fall 2026. We're seeking a dynamic colleague with an active research program that will genuinely engage our undergraduate students and contribute to our teaching needs in cognitive psychology, biological psychology, learning, sensation and perception.

Candidates should have a research program that can produce at least three peer-reviewed publications (at least one first-author) within the five years preceding their application for tenure. The successful candidate will also participate in service activities (e.g., committee assignments) that benefit the Department, our College of Arts and Sciences, the University, as well as the local community, state, region, and discipline.

Department Overview

The Department of Psychological Science boasts a highly interdisciplinary faculty with a strong history of success in teaching, research, and service. As a department, we value effective mentorship, cooperative and supportive interpersonal relationships, data-informed decision-making, and providing a rigorous evidence-based curriculum that is responsive to all the students it serves.

About Boise State

Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in cognitive psychology by August 1, 2026. ABD will be considered pending the conferral of the degree by this date
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated experience, or clear potential for, managing a research program that involves undergraduate research assistants

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with evidence-based teaching practices
• Demonstrated success or potential for success in teaching, research, and service
• An established research program involving undergraduate students
• Positive student course evaluations or other evidence of effective teaching
• Experience teaching desired courses (primarily cognitive psychology; secondarily biological psychology, learning, sensation and perception)
• A breadth of teaching experience (i.e., class sizes and modalities)

Required Application Materials

• A cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications relating to teaching, research, and service
• A current CV, including names and contact information for three professional references
• Research statement, including your plan for including undergraduates in your program
• Teaching statement, including discussion of implementation of or preparation for evidence-based teaching practices
• Summary of teaching effectiveness

Salary (9-month contract) starts at $63,000 and is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will also receive some start-up funding to support their research. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund, excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages, tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents, and dual career assistance support for spouses and partners.

Applications should be submitted electronically by 11:55 p.m. MST on November 1, 2026.