Biological Psychology: Assistant Professor

Psychological Science; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faculty benefits package

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological psychology, develop an active research program, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.

Proficiency with human psychophysiological methods and data analytics tools is highly valued. The department emphasizes student-centered teaching, research, and applied training, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• PhD by date of appointment in psychology with Biological/Physiological emphasis.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity and a strong research agenda in Biological Psychology.
• Experience with experimental research methods used in biological psychology.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring excellence.
• Aware of the educational goals of a diverse student population.
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial governance environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological psychology and related areas.
• Develop an active research program and pursue internal/external funding.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in graduate program activities and university service.

Skills

Research productivity

Teaching & mentoring

Experimental methods

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Collegial collaboration

Education

PhD in Psychology (Biological/Physiological)

Tools

EEG

Skin conductance

Heart rate variability

Pupillometry

Hormonal assays

Python

R

Job description

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biological psychology, develop an active research program, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.

Proficiency with human psychophysiological methods and data analytics tools is highly valued. The department emphasizes student-centered teaching, research, and applied training, with a commitment to