"Assistant Professor - COLS | Psychology"

The Department of Psychology in the College of Letters & Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of open neuroscience beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses, for research, and for service to the university and community. Research expertise should include specialization in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, or a related discipline.

The successful candidate will be able to teach foundational psychology courses such as neuroscience and learning/conditioning and will also contribute to the department’s offerings in introductory psychology or general education. In addition, the candidate will be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications, and contributes to advancing the department, the university, the profession, and society. The candidate will be expected to participate in service activities and support the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community. We have a number of graduate assistants available to support instruction and research efforts, and we have a supportive university Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Start-up funding is negotiable. Early career course load reduction to support research and other academic endeavors is potentially available.

Full-time teaching responsibilities (4 courses per semester) may include undergraduate courses in neuroscience, learning and conditioning, statistics, and research methods; courses in the faculty member’s area of specialization; and an introductory course in psychology or general education. Research expectations include maintaining an active program of research with opportunities for undergraduate involvement. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community and professional organizations as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest.

The Psychology Department at UW-Whitewater (https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/psychology) offers a Bachelor's degree in psychology as well as M.S.E. and Ed.S. degrees in School Psychology through a NASP-accredited program. Faculty members in the Psychology Department have a broad range of expertise, are actively involved in scholarly and community pursuits, and share a common goal of supporting an inclusive and diverse working and learning environment. Our mission emphasizes scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills in our students. The Department boasts a variety of research spaces, a distance-education classroom, and access to technologies to support teaching and research.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or ABD in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, or a related discipline. Candidates who are ABD must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
• Evidence of potential for effective teaching.
• Evidence of potential for maintaining a strong program of research that involves students in meaningful ways.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of effective teaching.
• Demonstrated record of a strong program of research involving students in meaningful ways.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of inclusivity.
• Ability to teach neuroscience courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.