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The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position with a specialization in any aspect of cognition, perception, and/or development in humans at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (pending approval) beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree at the time of appointment. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate-related teaching missions of the department and to maintain an excellent record of research productivity.

We seek individuals whose research complements other research foci in the department, including neuroscience, perception, cognition, and child development (see http://www.louisville.edu/psychology/people/faculty). We encourage applications from individuals with a research program that actively involves underrepresented populations and who demonstrate the potential of attracting extramural funding. Individuals with experience or desire to teach advanced statistics and/or research methods are especially encouraged to apply. At the Associate level, preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate preparation and/or interest in holding leadership roles within the department.

The department hosts two baccalaureate degree programs (Psychology and Neuroscience), an accelerated BS/MS program, and two doctoral programs (Experimental Psychology and Clinical Psychology) and participates in an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Translational Neuroscience. The applicant will be a core faculty member in our Experimental Psychology program.

The University of Louisville is an urban research university with over 23,000 students and 12 schools, including a Health Sciences Center with Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health and Information Sciences. The University is one of only a few that hold both Carnegie Very High Research and Community Engaged University designations. Research facilities include access to a large computing cluster, a Siemens 3T Skyra MR scanner, and several common research core facilities (https://louisville.edu/researchcores). The University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion (http://louisville.edu/diversity) has resulted in national recognition for providing a welcoming and supportive environment for Black and LGBTQ+ students. We are committed to attracting and hiring individuals from historically under-represented groups, and culturally humble individuals, who demonstrate capacity to create inclusive work environments, work effectively on diverse teams, and serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to retain. Preference will be given to applicants exhibiting these qualities. The university is 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.

Applicants must apply online. Please submit the following additional required components via email to Ms. Elizabeth Willis: elizabeth.willis@louisville.edu. Include Job Requisition R105654 in subject line.

• Cover letter

• CV

• 3 to 5 representative reprints and preprints

• Names of three reference letter writers and corresponding email addresses. Letter writers will be contacted directly to provide reference letters should we choose to move forward with a candidate’s application.

• Research statement that describes the candidate’s program of research and plans for research and potential collaborations in the department.

• Teaching statement that addresses specific graduate and undergraduate teaching interests.

• A statement that articulates the candidate's commitment and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service, and their vision for future contributions.

Statements should be no longer than 2-3 pages each.

Review of applications will begin October 14, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

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 employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.