Faculty - Psychology (Cognitive) 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

Position Announcement

The Psychology and Counseling Department at Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology to begin in Fall 2027.

UVU is a large regional public university serving more than 40,000 students. Our department prepares undergraduate and graduate students for meaningful careers and personal growth by connecting foundational knowledge in psychology and counseling with practical skills and application. Faculty in our program work closely with motivated students - many of whom are the first in their families to attend college - to help them connect psychological science with real-world challenges.

Our department enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate majors in psychology, and features an energetic, collegial faculty who actively involve students in research and applied learning. UVU's campus sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, offering easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and national parks such as Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. UVU is also near Utah's emerging cluster of tech companies and start-ups, the Silicon Slopes, which include notable companies such as Adobe, Cisco, Facebook, and more. The surrounding region provides an excellent environment for professional and personal life.

About Utah Valley University

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Utah Valley University offers exceptional access to year-round outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and visits to iconic destinations such as Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon National Parks. The university is also situated near Utah's rapidly growing Silicon Slopes technology corridor, home to major employers and innovative startups, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, research, and professional development.

Located in Orem, approximately 40 miles south of Salt Lake City, UVU is a comprehensive public institution committed to providing accessible, high-quality education. Its distinctive dual-mission model combines the opportunities of a teaching university with the accessibility of a community college, fostering an environment where students and faculty work together to create meaningful learning experiences with real-world impact. Guided by the principle "A Place for You," UVU emphasizes student success, innovation, and community engagement.

Summary Of Responsibilities

Workload and Evaluation:

Faculty workload expectations are 80% teaching, 10% scholarship, and 10% service. A standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester (four 3-credit courses or three 4-credit courses) with optional summer teaching. Research expectations are consistent with UVU’s mission as a teaching-focused institution, emphasizing quality, mentorship, and professional standards rather than volume.

• Teaching and grading of coursework, including holding regular office hours and engaging in student mentoring.
• Designing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and courses according to the needs and guidelines of their department, college/school, and the University. They have the right and responsibility to develop and enhance their pedagogy, course content, and materials.
• Engaging in scholarship through the creation of, and dissemination of, original material. This often takes the form of peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and may also take the form of peer-reviewed books, chapters, etc.
• Service to department, college, and/or University.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• PhD in psychology or a related field from a reputable institution by the position start date.
• Able to teach specific cognitive psychology courses within the department and other courses according to current departmental needs.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching that is informed by pedagogical theory or professional development.
• Ability to teach in multiple modalities and teach at an open enrollment institution.
• Ability to teach key skills in psychology.
• Teaching that is committed to student success and engagement.
• Willingness to refine teaching.
• Service experience.

Required Application Materials

References will be requested later in the search process.

• Cover letter describing how your background aligns with the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Teaching statement.
• Research statement.
• Teaching evaluations from the past three years (if available).

Knowledge

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of the cognitive psychology discipline, subject matter, and course content.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and/or instructional theories.
• Knowledge of how to provide instruction in multiple modalities.

Skills:

• Effective in teaching as demonstrated through effective instructional strategies and classroom techniques.
• Adept in teaching key intellectual skills for psychology.
• Upholds ethical standards in teaching, ensuring fairness, integrity, and respect in all interactions with students.
• Skills in process research, presentation, and publication, especially with students and limited resources.

Abilities:

• Supportive of student success.
• Willingness to reflect on and refine their teaching based on feedback, training, or scholarship.
• Communicate and collaborate respectfully with colleagues, students, and staff.