enhancing cognitive and functional health across the lifespan, from early development through older adulthood.
As part of this initiative, the Department of Psychology invites applicants for a tenure-track (open rank) faculty position in Cognitive Psychology. This position will begin on August 16, 2027, with the possibility of an earlier start date of January 1, 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a programmatic research agenda with strong potential for extramural funding, expertise in cognitive psychology, and advanced quantitative skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research program complements ongoing initiatives in healthy aging, including for example, the application of quantitative methods and/or computational modeling to advance understanding of how cognitive functions change with age or are impacted by injury or disease.
Responsibilities include maintaining an active, high-quality, fundable research program, directing graduate student research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and participating in departmental service. The teaching load is typically 1-2 courses each semester during the 9-month academic calendar.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must have received a PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline at the time of appointment and demonstrate evidence of research productivity in the field relevant to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience or high probability of maintaining an active, high-quality, fundable research program.
- Expertise in cognitive psychology and advanced quantitative skills.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential for teaching effectiveness.
- Prior experience mentoring students in research.
- Ability to contribute to the department's collegial and collaborative environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and upload the following documents when prompted:
- Detailed cover letter: Applicants should include an explanation of how they align with the position and describe their suitability for the position by addressing both the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement: Applicants should describe the nature of their research program, research experience and accomplishments, and their research plans should they be hired into this position.
- Teaching statement: Applicants should describe their teaching and mentoring philosophy, teaching experience, as well as their teaching interests at Ohio University. Applicants should provide evidence of their teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations, if available.
- Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
Additionally, you will be prompted to enter contact information for a minimum of three professional references.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting end date.
Pay Rate: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package, an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. Additional Information.
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Job Open Date: 04/01/2026
Posting Close Date: 09/15/2026
