Tenure-Track Professor, Computational Perception

Asian American Psychological Association; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Cognitive and Brain Sciences Training Program, with focus on computational approaches to perception and/or cognition. The appointment will be 100% time during the nine-month academic year, beginning Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will integrate experimental and computational methods, teach undergraduates and graduates, mentor a diverse student body, and contribute to service needs of the

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related field with research expertise in computational approaches to perception and/or cognition.
• Ability to teach high-quality undergraduate and graduate courses in this area of research.
• Ability to effectively mentor students from a variety of different backgrounds.
• Experience in teaching other substantive courses related to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong research program and mentor graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including core courses within the graduate training program.
• Contribute to the service needs of the department, college, university, and profession.
• Develop and sustain a productive extramural funding record when applicable.

Skills

Computational approaches to perception

Teaching undergraduates and graduates

Mentoring diverse students

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Job description

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Cognitive and Brain Sciences Training Program, with focus on computational approaches to perception and/or cognition. The appointment will be 100% time during the nine-month academic year, beginning Fall 2027.

The successful candidate will integrate experimental and computational methods, teach undergraduates and graduates, mentor a diverse student body, and contribute to service needs of the