CSULB
Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology
Job no:
550552
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location:
Long Beach
Effective Date:
August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range:
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month. The anticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to $7,500/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications to begin October 1, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).
Qualifications
Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or a closely related field with degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses related to cognitive psychology
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the college level
Demonstrated potential for mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
Demonstrated ability and commitment to develop and maintain an active research program
Evidence of research and scholarly productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first generation students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of a program of high-quality research as evidenced by research and scholarly activities in the area of cognitive psychology
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: sensation and perception, attention, thinking, memory, language, problem-solving, learning, artificial intelligence, and emotion and cognition
Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching at the college level in cognitive psychology, evidenced by a teaching philosophy, pedagogical training, and strong teaching evaluations
Interest in chairing master’s thesis projects and serving on master’s thesis committees
Interest in faculty-directed research involving graduate students
Demonstrated commitment to, and/or experience in, contributing to service at the department, university, community, or professional level
Experience working successfully with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB studentbody
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
Duties
Teach a variety of courses in cognitive psychology at the undergraduate and graduate level, including, for example, Sensation and Perception (PSY331), Cognitive Psychology (PSY332), Seminar in Cognition (PSY634). Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.
Supervise master’s theses in cognitive psychology and serve on master’s thesis committees
Provide service at the department, college, and university levels appropriate to rank
Engage in service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community
How to Apply – Required Documentation
A Student Success Statement (max two pages, single-spaced) describing teaching or other experiences with diverse student populations
Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information for three references (for confidential letters of recommendation at finalist stage)
Teaching Statement: teaching philosophy and skills
Teaching portfolio (e.g., sample syllabi and teaching evaluation summaries)
Research Statement: research interests, skills, and a statement of current and future research plans
Reprints and/or preprints of published manuscripts (max three) with detailed description of personal contributions
Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.
California State University, Long Beach Department of Psychology Attn: Jessica Dominguez, Department Analyst 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0901
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy and applicable law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. For the full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.
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Job no:
550552
Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location:
Long Beach
Effective Date:
August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range:
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month. The anticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to $7,500/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications to begin October 1, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).
Qualifications
Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or a closely related field with degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses related to cognitive psychology
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the college level
Demonstrated potential for mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
Demonstrated ability and commitment to develop and maintain an active research program
Evidence of research and scholarly productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first generation students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of a program of high-quality research as evidenced by research and scholarly activities in the area of cognitive psychology
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: sensation and perception, attention, thinking, memory, language, problem-solving, learning, artificial intelligence, and emotion and cognition
Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching at the college level in cognitive psychology, evidenced by a teaching philosophy, pedagogical training, and strong teaching evaluations
Interest in chairing master’s thesis projects and serving on master’s thesis committees
Interest in faculty-directed research involving graduate students
Demonstrated commitment to, and/or experience in, contributing to service at the department, university, community, or professional level
Experience working successfully with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB studentbody
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom
Duties
Teach a variety of courses in cognitive psychology at the undergraduate and graduate level, including, for example, Sensation and Perception (PSY331), Cognitive Psychology (PSY332), Seminar in Cognition (PSY634). Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.
Supervise master’s theses in cognitive psychology and serve on master’s thesis committees
Provide service at the department, college, and university levels appropriate to rank
Engage in service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community
How to Apply – Required Documentation
A Student Success Statement (max two pages, single-spaced) describing teaching or other experiences with diverse student populations
Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information for three references (for confidential letters of recommendation at finalist stage)
Teaching Statement: teaching philosophy and skills
Teaching portfolio (e.g., sample syllabi and teaching evaluation summaries)
Research Statement: research interests, skills, and a statement of current and future research plans
Reprints and/or preprints of published manuscripts (max three) with detailed description of personal contributions
Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.
California State University, Long Beach Department of Psychology Attn: Jessica Dominguez, Department Analyst 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840-0901
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy and applicable law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. For the full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.
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