Assistant Professor-Psychology

Salary

Depends on Qualifications Location Main Campus (BG), OH Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number BGSU02012 Division A&S Dean Department Psychology Department - Faculty Opening Date 10/06/2026 Description Benefits Summary The Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 9th 2027 in Cognitive Science, within our Neural and Cognitive Sciences graduate program. Competitive applicants will have expertise in basic research in fundamental fields within cognitive science which may include memory, learning, conditioning, neuroscience, computational neural networks, decision-making and/or large language models. Information about Program and College The Department of Psychology is located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The vision for our College, aligned with the university’s strategic plan, is to ensure that our students graduate career-ready to meet the world’s challenges, and that our faculty research and creative activity contribute to the public good.

We achieve this through robust collaboration across departmental boundaries, with particular attention given to increasing experiential learning for our undergraduate and graduate students and connecting our scholarly and creative work to the needs of our region. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service toward achieving excellence throughout the university and to the greater community. The College is committed to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean’s Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university-serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections, we have developed a comprehensive, cohort-based mentorship program to support the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines and ranks.

We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and supportive working environment. As a Public University for the Public Good , Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs.

A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years. Guided by Forward , BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise Master’s and PhD student research • Maintain an active research program that results in publishing in peer-reviewed journals; aggressively seek external funding to support research • Provide service to the Department, College, University, and profession Minimum Qualifications • Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, or Neuroscience-related field • Demonstrated research productivity (peer-reviewed journal articles) • Experience as teaching assistant and/or instructor for undergraduate psychology courses Preferred Qualifications • Experience teaching undergraduate cognitive psychology courses such as cognitive science or cognitive neuroscience • Experience applying for and obtaining external funding • Research related to brain and mental health, and/or use or study of artificial intelligence • Expertise potentially contributing to multiple graduate programs in psychology (Neural and Cognitive Sciences, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Clinical Psychology) Additional Information Application Materials Required - Cover letter - Curriculum vitae - Names and contact information of three professional references - Statement of teaching philosophy - Research Plan outlining overall research agenda and strategy for obtaining external funding to support research Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and letters of reference. BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment. Application Deadline The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October 27, 2026.

Salary & Benefits Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available. Further Information For additional information, contact Dr. Casey Cromwell, Search Committee Chair, at mailto: [email protected] Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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