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Job description
Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology
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Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty – Behavioral Sciences, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure‑Track, Time Basis: Full Time
Position: Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary: $86,000 to $90,000 per year (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or a closely related field by August 1, 2026
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive psychology
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
Demonstrated ability and commitment to develop and maintain an active research program
Evidence of research and scholarly productivity through peer‑reviewed publications and professional presentations
Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low‑socioeconomic and first‑generation students
Preferred Qualifications
High‑quality research program in cognitive psychology, evidenced by publications and scholarly activities
Expertise in one or more areas such as sensation and perception, attention, thinking, memory, language, problem‑solving, learning, artificial intelligence, or emotion and cognition
Strong teaching philosophy, pedagogical training, and positive teaching evaluations
Interest in chairing master's thesis projects and serving on master's thesis committees
Experience in faculty‑directed research involving graduate students
Experience in department, university, community, or professional service
Experience working with populations reflecting the demographic and socioeconomic composition of CSULB students
Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies
Duties
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive psychology, including Sensation & Perception (PSY331), Cognitive Psychology (PSY332), and Seminar in Cognition (PSY634)
Mentor undergraduate research projects
Supervise master’s theses and serve on thesis committees
Provide service at the department, college, and university level appropriate to the rank
Engage in service to the department, college, university profession, and broader community
Application Requirements
Student Success Statement (up to two pages, single‑spaced) about teaching and working with a diverse student population
Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Names and contact information for three references
Teaching Statement: philosophy and skills
Teaching portfolio (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluation summaries)
Research Statement: interests, skills, and current/future plans
Reprints or preprints of published manuscripts (maximum three)
Finalists: official transcript (e‑transcript preferred)
Contact Information
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Psychology
Attn: Jessica Dominguez, Department Analyst
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840‑0901
(562) 985‑5003 or Email:
Employment Requirements
Background check (criminal records and reference check) required before a job offer. Failure to complete satisfactorily may affect application or ongoing employment.
Mandated reporter status under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 required.
Out‑of‑state employment is prohibited, except for approved and documented CSU business activities outside California.
Equal Opportunity
All university programs and activities are open to all, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or sexual orientation. CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination. For the full statement on equal opportunity and excellence in education and employment, please visit the Equity and Compliance page.
Important Notice
CSULB is not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment that is subject to the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation of September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
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