Position Function:
Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, full-time, 9-month, tenure track, beginning August 16, 2026.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Psychology is within the College of Arts & Sciences. It houses 25 full time faculty members, over 800 undergraduates, and about 45 doctoral students in our Cognitive Science and Clinical Psychology Ph.D. programs.
Area of Specialization:
Cognitive Psychology or Closely Related Field
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2026
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The new faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including courses in the specialty area of cognitive psychology/cognitive science. The successful applicants will maintain a program of scholarly research, apply for external funding, teach undergraduates and graduate courses, and supervise graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or closely related field (e.g., cognitive science; cognitive neuroscience) by the time of appointment.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work takes place in a traditional office environment.
Instructions for Applying:
Interested applicants must apply online at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statements on research and teaching; up to three pre/reprints; and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Andrew Jarosz (afj62@msstate.edu).
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