"Assistant Professor - Psychology"

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Applied Cognitive Psychology (Rank: Assistant Professor) The College of New Jersey

The College of New Jersey _, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status._

The Department of Psychology at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Cognitive Psychology to join our community starting in August 2026.

Position Summary:

We seek a colleague with the potential or demonstrated ability to effectively teach and conduct research with undergraduate students in the area of Applied Cognitive Psychology. We have a preference for candidates with expertise in Computational Cognitive Science or Human Factors Psychology and whose research and teaching will connect and integrate with other disciplines. The standard teaching load is 3 courses per semester. All new tenure-track faculty members receive one course release per year in their first three years to support their scholarship.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Cognitive Psychology and research methods or statistics, as well as an advanced undergraduate seminar in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will also be prepared to develop and lead a research lab with undergraduate students that will count as a course in their teaching load. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education, demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship.

TCNJ’s faculty reappointment and promotion standards for teaching and service are articulated in the College’s Reappointment and Promotions Document and the standards for scholarship are available in the Psychology Department’s Disciplinary Standards Document. Faculty are represented by American Federation of Teachers Local 2364, which belongs to the Council of New Jersey State College Locals.

TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our community and to supporting a healthy work-life balance for our faculty of teacher-scholars. Teaching and research are mutually supportive activities at TCNJ. Candidates should be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model, to maintaining both high quality teaching and an active and productive program of scholarship, and to encouraging and mentoring highly motivated students in intensive work both inside and outside the classroom. They also serve as academic advisors and have service responsibilities within their department, school, and the college. Although not required for tenure and promotion, faculty are encouraged and supported in seeking external funding consistent with this mission.

TCNJ supports its community of teacher-scholars through a progressive faculty workload model, internal grant and sabbatical programs, funds for professional travel, engaging professional development programs, and other mechanisms. These intentional efforts support the recruitment, retention, and success of our faculty, particularly our teacher-scholars from groups traditionally underrepresented in academe.

Qualifications:

• Have a PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human Factors Psychology, or a closely related field. ABDs will be considered only if all requirements for their degree will be completed prior to the start date.
• Have the potential or demonstrated ability to effectively teach Psychology courses at the undergraduate level in Cognitive Psychology, research methods, and/or statistics.
• Have a related record of peer-reviewed publications and a research agenda that is clearly defined, shows promise, and can involve undergraduate student researchers.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues.

_Preferred qualifications_

• Expertise in Computational Cognitive Science or Human Factors Psychology.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a description of research interests and goals (no longer than 2 pages), (e) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no longer than 1 page), (f) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), and (g) names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications should be submitted electronically online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 1st, 2025.

Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

About the Department:

The Department of Psychology has 17 tenure-line faculty members and approximately 750 majors. We are a collaborative and collegial community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who value the processes of critical inquiry and discovery in the laboratory, the classroom, and the community. Consistent with the mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we strive to provide experiences through which our students can become analytical, critical, and creative thinkers, conscientious and active global citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders. Through the entwined roles of teaching and scholarship, we strive to prepare our students to contribute to their communities and pursue their chosen careers. The Department is deeply committed to fostering learning and professional development opportunities for all of its students, including through faculty-mentored research and internships. For more information about the department, visit https://psychology.tcnj.edu

About The College of New Jersey:

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public institution that was ranked as the top regional University in the north by U.S. News and World Report. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,400 undergraduate students, more than 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe. Strong curricular and co-curricular programming have helped foster a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 93%, a 4-year graduation rate of 75% (8th highest in the U.S. for public institutions), and a 6-year graduation rate of 87% (among the highest in the country). Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education: a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development. TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven academic schools—Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. TCNJ has a strong Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

Among other initiatives, a series of faculty/staff-based affinity groups (e.g., Minority Executive Council, Women’s Professional Network, Parent and Family Network, TCNJ PRIDE) supports a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment at TCNJ.

TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. In addition to its growing racial and ethnic diversity, the region offers excellent public schools, prestigious medical centers, restaurants, art and entertainment, as well as numerous cultural and recreational activities.

For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/.