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Position Number: 5512370
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Tenure Track Faculty
9093BR
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-Psychology

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 14-Aug-2025

Detailed Job Description
Tenure Track Faculty Position - Cognitive Science

The Department of Psychology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT; www.rit.edu/psychology) invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2025. Candidates should have expertise in an area of Cognitive Science such as cognitive psychology, cognitive or behavioral neuroscience, AI, comparative psychology, social cognition, or related areas. We are particularly interested in individuals whose area of research expertise expands the current expertise of the faculty. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic psychologist who will serve as an instructor, researcher, and mentor to students in our undergraduate (Psychology, Neuroscience) and graduate programs (M.S. in Experimental Psychology, Ph.D. in Cognitive Science). We are particularly looking to build a cohort of faculty who can contribute to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science. The Department of Psychology at RIT serves a rapidly expanding student population at a technical university. The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, active research and publication, and a strong potential to attract external funding. Teaching and research are priorities for faculty at RIT, and all faculty are expected to mentor students through advising, research and in-class experiences. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in our undergraduate cognitive psychology track (Memory & Attention, Language & Thought, Decision Making, Judgment & Problem Solving), will be expected to teach research methods/statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and will teach and mentor students in our graduate programs. In addition, candidates must be able to do research and work effectively within the department's existing lab space. RIT provides many opportunities for collaborative research across the institute in many diverse disciplines such as AI, Digital Humanities, Human-Centered Computing, and Cybersecurity.

We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
The Department of Psychology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT; www.rit.edu/psychology) invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2025. Candidates should have expertise in an area of Cognitive Science such as cognitive psychology, cognitive or behavioral neuroscience, AI, comparative psychology, social cognition, or related areas. We are particularly interested in individuals whose area of research expertise expands the current expertise of the faculty. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic psychologist who will serve as an instructor, researcher, and mentor to students in our undergraduate (Psychology, Neuroscience) and graduate programs (M.S. in Experimental Psychology, Ph.D. in Cognitive Science). We are particularly looking to build a cohort of faculty who can contribute to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science. The Department of Psychology at RIT serves a rapidly expanding student population at a technical university. The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, active research and publication, and a strong potential to attract external funding. Teaching and research are priorities for faculty at RIT, and all faculty are expected to mentor students through advising, research and in-class experiences. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in our undergraduate cognitive psychology track (Memory & Attention, Language & Thought, Decision Making, Judgment & Problem Solving), will be expected to teach research methods/statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and will teach and mentor students in our graduate programs. In addition, candidates must be able to do research and work effectively within the department's existing lab space. RIT provides many opportunities for collaborative research across the institute in many diverse disciplines such as AI, Digital Humanities, Human-Centered Computing, and Cybersecurity.

Department/College Description
The Department of Psychology at RIT offers B.S. and M.S. degrees, a new interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree program in Cognitive Science, as well as Advanced Certificates, minors, immersions, and electives. The B.S. degree provides a general foundation in psychology with specialized training in one of five tracks: biopsychology, clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology. The M.S. degree is in Experimental Psychology, with an Advanced Certificate offered in Engineering Psychology. We offer accelerated BS/MS programs with AI, Sustainability, and Experimental Psychology. The Ph.D. degree is in Cognitive Science and the program is broadly interdisciplinary with several partner units across the university. We also offer joint B.S. degrees in Human Centered Computing and Neuroscience.

The College of Liberal Arts (COLA) is central to the universitys ability to provide excellent and well- rounded undergraduate and professionally oriented graduate education. Over the past decade, COLA has grown in research, development of creative new programs, and the recruitment of faculty who are excellent scholars and educators. The college is poised to be a key player in the universitys ambitious plans for new creative programs, research growth, and increased public engagement while continuing to provide students an invaluable grounding in the liberal arts.

The college is home to 8 departments in addition to Psychology (Criminal Justice, Economics, English, History, Modern Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Public Policy, and Sociology and Anthropology); two schools (Communication, Performing Arts); and several interdisciplinary programs. COLA enrolls nearly 600 undergraduate majors across 16 programs, over 70 graduate students in five masters programs, and is responsible for over a quarter of the core curriculum classes on campus. The college is comprised of 170 full-time faculty, 130 adjunct faculty, and 49 staff. More information may be found here: https://www.rit.edu/liberalarts/.

THE UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .
The College of Liberal Arts (COLA) is central to the universitys ability to provide excellent and well- rounded undergraduate and professionally oriented graduate education. Over the past decade, COLA has grown in research, development of creative new programs, and the recruitment of faculty who are excellent scholars and educators. The college is poised to be a key player in the universitys ambitious plans for new creative programs, research growth, and increased public engagement while continuing to provide students an invaluable grounding in the liberal arts.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Have PhD., or PhD. expected by July 1, 2025 in cognitive psychology or cognitive science related specialty
Have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in psychology or closely related fields
Have consistently and recently published
Have demonstrated teaching ability and have taught college courses independently beyond TA
Have demonstrated ability to supervise student research
Demonstrate external research grant attainment potential
Demonstrate expertise in research and teaching in cognitive science
Show a career trajectory that emphasizes a balance between teaching and research
Show a fit with the Department of Psychologys general mission, teaching, research, and resources.
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the colleges continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9093BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

A brief teaching philosophy
A research statement that includes information about previous grant work, the potential for future grants, and information about one-on-one supervision of student research
The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
A diversity statement

You can contact the chair of the department, Dr. Joseph Baschnagel, with questions on the position at: jsbgsh@rit.edu.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.
You can contact the chair of the department, Dr. Joseph Baschnagel, with questions on the position at: jsbgsh@rit.edu.

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Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 80000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:85000