Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology

California State University San Marcos expects to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor for Fall 2027 with expertise in Cognitive Psychology. The Psychology Department at California State University San Marcos serves over 2000 students, offering two in-person bachelor’s degrees in Psychological Science and Child and Adolescent Development, and two in-person master’s degrees in Psychological Science and Clinical Counseling Psychology. The department employs a teacher-scholar model (with tenure-line faculty teaching a 3-3 load), emphasizing psychology as an empirical science and the development of skills that include written and oral communication, information literacy, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and critical analysis of complex problems. Multicultural perspectives and ethical issues are integral to the department’s curriculum. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants accepted; PhD required by August 2027). 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. 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.) Arrange for three current letters of recommendation to be submitted TIMELINE: A review of applications will begin on NOV. 13, 2026; however, the position will be open until filled. CSUSM is proud to be a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recipient for seven years in a row. We have a rich diversity of students, a majority of whom are first generation, students of color. CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSUSM is also home to a number of Centers and Institutes that facilitate the conduct and dissemination of research, perform public service, or provide special training including the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center, the National Latino Research Center, the Center for Research and Engagement in STEM Education, and the Center for Training, Research, and Educational Excellence which is nationally recognized for DEIA excellence in Biomedical and Behavioral Research. CSUSM was named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit http://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities for more information. 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. California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is 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. The person holding this position is considered a limited '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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.