Assistant Professor COLS | Psychology

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The Department of Psychology in the College of Letters & Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of open neuroscience beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses for research and for service to the university and community. Research expertise should include specialization in neuroscience cognitive neuroscience experimental psychology or a related discipline.

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The successful candidate will be able to teach foundational psychology courses such as neuroscience and learning/conditioning and will also contribute to the departments offerings in introductory psychology or general addition the candidate will be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students results in publications and contributes to advancing the department the university the profession and society. The candidate will be expected to participate in service activities and support the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community. We have a number of graduate assistants available to support instruction and research efforts and we have a supportive university Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Start-up funding is negotiable. Early career course load reduction to support research and other academic endeavors is potentially available.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities (4 courses per semester) may include undergraduate courses in neuroscience learning and conditioning statistics and research methods; courses in the faculty members area of specialization; and an introductory course in psychology or general education. Research expectations include maintaining an active program of research with opportunities for undergraduate addition faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental college and university levels as well as participation in community and professional organizations as relevant to the candidates expertise and interest.

Department Information:

The Psychology Department at UW-Whitewater ( offers a Bachelors degree in psychology as well as M.S.E. and Ed.S. degrees in School Psychology through a NASP-accredited program. Faculty members in the Psychology Department have a broad range of expertise are actively involved in scholarly and community pursuits and share a common goal of supporting an inclusive and diverse working and learning environment. Our mission emphasizes scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills in our students. The Department boasts a variety of research spaces a distance-education classroom and access to technologies to support teaching and research.

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The Department of Psychology

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60000 commensurate with the candidates education related experience and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. Psy.D. or ABD in neuroscience cognitive neuroscience experimental psychology or a related discipline. Candidates who are ABD must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.

• Evidence of potential for effective teaching.

• Evidence of potential for maintaining a strong program of research that involves students in meaningful ways.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of effective teaching.

• Demonstrated record of a strong program of research involving students in meaningful ways.

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of inclusivity.

• Ability to teach neuroscience courses.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Education:

Ph.D. Psy.D. or ABD in neuroscience cognitive neuroscience experimental psychology or a related discipline. Candidates who are ABD must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered.This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Letter of Application stating interest and qualifications for the position

• Curriculum Vita

• Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Brief Statement of Research Interest

• Examples of Work/Representative Reprints

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

• Name and contact information for threeprofessionalreferences (letters may be required at a later date)

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or.

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Brandon Thomas Open Area Neuroscience Search Chair

262/472-5824

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received byOctober 15th 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

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ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .

EEO STATEMENT:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.