Only candidates with demonstrated capacity to establish a
robust cognitive psychology research program that can involve
students will be considered.
Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of teaching
excellence at the university level (e.g., student
evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries) and must be able
to supervise master’s theses in our psychological science
program.
Applicants must be able to teach lecture courses, and
upper-division lab courses, in cognitive psychology.
DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Evidence of an active research program specializing in
cognitive psychology with the ability to involve both graduate and
undergraduate students.
- Preference for the ability to teach needed courses within the
existing curriculum, including undergraduate lecture and lab
courses in cognitive psychology, research methods, and statistics,
and graduate seminars in cognitive psychology, research methods,
and statistics.
- Demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in
teaching, research and/or service.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,438 - $7,667 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13,224 per month
APPLICATION : All applications must include:
- Cover letter that addresses the above minimum and
desired/preferred qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests
- Evidence of research productivity (up to three representative
publications)
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Evidence of teaching success (Student Evaluations, peer
observation, evidence of ability to communicate with and serve
students of a variety of abilities and backgrounds, etc.)
- Contact information for three professional references.
TIMELINE:
A review of applications will begin on NOV. 13, 2026; however, the
position will be open until filled.
CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment
that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
“Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to
junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher
Education. Visit
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more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity
Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of
the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,
gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or
ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and
veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment
Policy , the CSU is
prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work
outside California. Working in the State of California is a
condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter
under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as
a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education
verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer
of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a
background check, including a criminal records check, and may be
rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information
and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or
falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the continued employment of a current
CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required
to disclose whether they have received a final administrative
decision or final judicial decision determining that they have
committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at
Clery Act Notification
.
Advertised: September 30, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close:
