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Open Rank Tenure Track Cognitive Psychology Faculty (Quantitative Focus)
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Job Location:
Athens, GA - USA
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Posted:
16 September 2026 (5 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Job Description
Ohio University is making a significant university-wide investment in Brain Health and Cognition Across the Lifespan. This initiative brings together faculty expertise across the College of Health Sciences and Professions the College of Arts and Sciences and the Patton College of Education to advance discovery in brain health cognition communication movement and learning. Faculty hired into this cohort will join a collaborative interdisciplinary network dedicated to understanding and enhancing cognitive and functional health across the lifespan from early development through older adulthood. Together these new faculty will strengthen Ohio Universitys growing reputation in brain health research and education fostering connections across disciplines and colleges. This investment reflects the Universitys commitment to addressing the complex biological behavioral and social factors that shape brain health and to translating discoveries into meaningful outcomes that improve everyday life. As part of this initiative the Department of Psychology invites applicants for a tenure-track (open rank) faculty position in Cognitive Psychology . This position will begin on August 16 2027 with the possibility of an earlier start date of January 1 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a programmatic research agenda with strong potential for extramural funding expertise in cognitive psychology and advanced quantitative skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research program complements ongoing initiatives in healthy aging including for example the application of quantitative methods and/or computational modeling to advance understanding of how cognitive functions change with age or are impacted by injury or disease. Ohio University is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong research record. Reflecting the departments commitment to collaborative cross-disciplinary scholarship research specialties often cut across both the experimental and clinical psychology programs. Pertinent to this search many current faculty have concentrated expertise in aging stress and health and welcome new partnerships. Multiple resources for developing and maintaining a strong research program are available including infrastructure for grant procurement grant mentoring research lab space start-up funds and support for graduate students (stipends tuition waivers research and travel support). Of note faculty hired into this cohort will have additional support for graduate students as research assistants. Responsibilities include maintaining an active high-quality fundable research program directing graduate student research teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and participating in departmental service. The teaching load is typically 1-2 courses each semester during the 9-month academic calendar. Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. Athens home of Ohio University provides a classic and vibrant residential learning environment for over 30000 students and is a family-friendly and culturally rich community. The charm of treelined brick walkways on the Universitys College Green makes you feel as if you are at a small college rather than a large university. Athens is frequently cited as one of the best college towns in America including by USA Today and World Atlas. The Department of Psychology is home to 33 full-time faculty who serve over 1400 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students across the main and seven regional campuses in Southern and Central Ohio. Committed to excellence in research teaching and service the department is consistently recognized as one of the top departments at Ohio University for its outstanding research and student engagement. The psychology program is within the College of Arts & Sciences and is central to Ohio Universitys transformative learning experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have received a PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline at the time of appointment and demonstrate evidence of research productivity in the field relevant to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience or high probability of maintaining an active high-quality fundable research program. Expertise in cognitive psychology and advanced quantitative skills. Evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential for teaching effectiveness. Prior experience mentoring students in research. Ability to contribute to the departments collegial and collaborative environment.
Ohio University is making a significant university-wide investment in Brain Health and Cognition Across the Lifespan. This initiative brings together faculty expertise across the College of Health Sciences and Professions the College of Arts and Sciences and the Patton College of Education to advance discovery in brain health cognition communication movement and learning. Faculty hired into this cohort will join a collaborative interdisciplinary network dedicated to understanding and enhancing cognitive and functional health across the lifespan from early development through older adulthood. Together these new faculty will strengthen Ohio Universitys growing reputation in brain health research and education fostering connections across disciplines and colleges. This investment reflects the Universitys commitment to addressing the complex biological behavioral and social factors that shape brain health and to translating discoveries into meaningful outcomes that improve everyday life. As part of this initiative the Department of Psychology invites applicants for a tenure-track (open rank) faculty position in Cognitive Psychology . This position will begin on August 16 2027 with the possibility of an earlier start date of January 1 2027. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a programmatic research agenda with strong potential for extramural funding expertise in cognitive psychology and advanced quantitative skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research program complements ongoing initiatives in healthy aging including for example the application of quantitative methods and/or computational modeling to advance understanding of how cognitive functions change with age or are impacted by injury or disease. Ohio University is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong research record. Reflecting the departments commitment to collaborative cross-disciplinary scholarship research specialties often cut across both the experimental and clinical psychology programs. Pertinent to this search many current faculty have concentrated expertise in aging stress and health and welcome new partnerships. Multiple resources for developing and maintaining a strong research program are available including infrastructure for grant procurement grant mentoring research lab space start-up funds and support for graduate students (stipends tuition waivers research and travel support). Of note faculty hired into this cohort will have additional support for graduate students as research assistants. Responsibilities include maintaining an active high-quality fundable research program directing graduate student research teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and participating in departmental service. The teaching load is typically 1-2 courses each semester during the 9-month academic calendar. Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. Athens home of Ohio University provides a classic and vibrant residential learning environment for over 30000 students and is a family-friendly and culturally rich community. The charm of treelined brick walkways on the Universitys College Green makes you feel as if you are at a small college rather than a large university. Athens is frequently cited as one of the best college towns in America including by USA Today and World Atlas. The Department of Psychology is home to 33 full-time faculty who serve over 1400 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students across the main and seven regional campuses in Southern and Central Ohio. Committed to excellence in research teaching and service the department is consistently recognized as one of the top departments at Ohio University for its outstanding research and student engagement. The psychology program is within the College of Arts & Sciences and is central to Ohio Universitys transformative learning experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have received a PhD in Psychology or closely related discipline at the time of appointment and demonstrate evidence of research productivity in the field relevant to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience or high probability of maintaining an active high-quality fundable research program. Expertise in cognitive psychology and advanced quantitative skills. Evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential for teaching effectiveness. Prior experience mentoring students in research. Ability to contribute to the departments collegial and collaborative environment.
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