Assistant Professor (Cognitive Science)

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Psychology (Cognitive Science)

Bradley University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2022. Additional full-time temporary teaching positions may also be available. The department seeks applicants with expertise in Cognitive Science, broadly construed. We encourage applicants with a research program that involves undergraduate researchers and has the potential to collaborate across disciplines.

Consistent with the University’s strategic emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion across our community, the ideal candidate will be dedicated to fostering these values through their teaching and research. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate Statistics and Psychological Research Methods is preferred. The successful candidate will have opportunities to teach other courses in their area of expertise, congruent with departmental offerings.

Applicants will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field by August, 15, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
4. Three to five relevant (p)reprints
5. A statement of teaching philosophy
6. A research statement describing the research you would conduct at Bradley.
7. A diversity statement that includes your demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future plans for creating equitable opportunities for underrepresented students.
8. Three letters of recommendation sent electronically to Missi Woods at mwoods@bradley.edu

Review of applications will begin November 19th and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the search chair Dr. Lane Beckes via email at lbeckes@bradley.edu.

The Department of Psychology is an award-winning, collegial, intellectual community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who promote the comprehension and application of scientific inquiry to enduring and emergent questions of psychology. The Department of Psychology has national-, regional-, and University-wide distinction in advancing undergraduate research and experiential learning.

Qualified candidates should submit a complete application packet consisting of: a letter of interest; curriculum vita, and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references (name, phone number, and email address). Please submit all materials (except for letters of recommendation) at the time of initial application. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to mwoods@bradley.edu .

To apply for this position, please click on the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=df6f93d4-2277-4999-ac63-88a55668ffd3&ccId=9200110706773_2&jobId=427118&lang=en_US&source=TW

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.