Tenure-Track Cognitive Psychology Professor

The California State University; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University San Marcos is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology for Fall 2027. The department emphasizes psychology as an empirical science and invites candidates who can build a robust research program involving students, teach both lecture and lab courses, and supervise master’s theses.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field, demonstrated teaching excellence, and the ability to develop a vibrant cognitive psychology

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants accepted; PhD required by hire date).
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level (e.g., student evaluations/summaries, peer observation) and ability to supervise master’s theses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust cognitive psychology research program involving students.
• Teach lecture courses and upper-division lab courses in cognitive psychology.
• Supervise master’s theses in the psychological science program.

Skills

Cognitive psychology research

Teaching excellence

Thesis supervision

Course & lab instruction

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive Science

Job description

The California State University San Marcos is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology for Fall 2027. The department emphasizes psychology as an empirical science and invites candidates who can build a robust research program involving students, teach both lecture and lab courses, and supervise master’s theses.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field, demonstrated teaching excellence, and the ability to develop a vibrant cognitive psychology