Assistant Professor Term - Psychological and Brain Sciences at University of Louisville

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The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville is seeking applications for a full-time, teaching professor beginning January 1, 2026, for in person and online teaching. Successful candidates will have a graduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or other related field. A PhD is required (awarded by January 7, 2026). We have a particular need for courses in Introductory Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception, Brain and Behavior, and other courses in the field of Neuroscience. Strong applicants may also have experience teaching Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and/or Forensic Psychology. In person and online teaching will be required.

The University of Louisville celebrates diversity of thought, perspectives, and life experience. To meet the needs of our inclusive and multicultural student body and expand our connections to the vibrant community in which we work, our department seeks a colleague who is committed to teaching and retaining students from diverse backgrounds.

The University of Louisville is an urban research university with a student body of 23,000 and 12 colleges or schools, including a Health Sciences Center with separate Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health and Information Sciences. The University of Louisville is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of nearly 1 million people that has an affordable cost of living, and is known for its vibrant arts scene, parks system, and culinary excellence.

Application and CV must be submitted electronically in Workday. In addition, the following required components should be sent to Elizabeth Willis, [email protected] - CV, statement of teaching philosophy, 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement that articulates the candidate's experience teaching in multicultural settings. Please include "Assistant Professor Term" in the subject line of this email.

Review of applications will begin September 5, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.