Tenure-Track Psychology: Neuro & Behavior Research

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology (Physiological/Biological Psychology or Behavioral/Cognitive Neuroscience) in the Department of Psychological Science, with a preferred start date of August 2027. This nine-month position is based in Georgia.

The duties include building an active research program, publishing, seeking external funding, and teaching undergraduate courses across modalities at Kennesaw State's Kennesaw and

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Psychology or closely related discipline is required at hire.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarship in the discipline.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and supporting student success in higher education settings

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a productive program of research in physiological/biological psychology or behavioral/cognitive neuroscience.
• Publish scholarly work in peer‑reviewed journals and disseminate findings through presentations.
• Seek external funding to support research and scholarly activity.
• Teach undergraduate courses in area of specialization and psychology curriculum.
• Teach courses of varying modalities and sizes across campuses with a 9 credit hour load per semester.
• Engage students in research and provide mentorship.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Engage in professional activities relevant to area of expertise.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Psychology or closely related

Job description

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology (Physiological/Biological Psychology or Behavioral/Cognitive Neuroscience) in the Department of Psychological Science, with a preferred start date of August 2027. This nine-month position is based in Georgia.

The duties include building an active research program, publishing, seeking external funding, and teaching undergraduate courses across modalities at Kennesaw State's Kennesaw and