Cognitive Psychology (Tenure Track Faculty)

The Evergreen State College; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, invites applicants for a regular faculty position in psychology with expertise in cognitive psychology or cognitive science. The successful candidate will teach cognitive psychology and introductory psychology, as well as research methods and statistics, and will help students develop theoretical, analytical, and applied skills.

The position emphasizes psychology as a science and interdisciplinary education, with opportunities to engage undergraduates

Qualifications

• Expertise in cognitive psychology or cognitive science.
• Experience teaching cognitive psychology and introductory psychology.
• Ability to engage undergraduate students in research.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary education and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach cognitive psychology and introductory psychology, plus research methods and statistics.
• Develop and contribute to interdisciplinary programs across psychology.
• Mentor undergraduate student research and scholarship.

Skills

Cognitive psychology

Cognitive science

Undergraduate research mentoring

Job description

The Evergreen State College seeks a regular* faculty member in psychology with expertise in cognitive psychology or cognitive science.

The successful candidate will be strong in teaching cognitive psychology and their area(s) of expertise, as well as introductory psychology, research methods, and statistics. They will help students develop theoretical, analytical, and applied skills in psychology. The successful candidate will emphasize psychology as a science through teaching interdisciplinary programs. They will demonstrate the ability to engage undergraduate students in research.

This position will complement existing faculty strengths in developmental, social, clinical, and counseling psychology by enhancing coverage of cognition, brain-behavior relationships, and quantitative research methods. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to interdisciplinary education, experience teaching research methods and statistics, and inclusive teaching practices.

Each applicant should submit a cover letter that explicitly addresses the various components of this position description. Successful applicants will give attention to the ways in which they meet each of the Minimum Qualifications and any of the Preferred Qualifications.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Employment-based visa sponsorship may be considered depending on the candidate's current immigration status; however, the College is unable, at this time, to sponsor new H1B petitions that could potentially incur the $100,000 fee announced in September 2025.

*Regular is equivalent to tenure-track at other colleges. A complete description of the continuing contract and conversion process can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, article 11.