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42215BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Professor - Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2026, in Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience. Competitive candidates will have expertise in conducting basic human research in fundamental areas of cognition and cognitive neuroscience, including learning, memory, language, perception, and/or decision-making. Research methodologies are open and can include (but are not limited to) EEG, TMS, fNIRS, fMRI, psychophysics, and behavioral assessments. Preference will be given to research programs that incorporate artificial intelligence, computational modeling, and/or machine learning into their study of human cognitive and/or neural processes.

Requisition ID:

42215BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Psychological Sciences, you will be expected to:

Conduct independent, productive, and programmatic research, compete for extramural research funding, teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

+ Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive neuroscience

+ Ability to conduct basic and/or applied research in areas of fundamental human cognition and cognitive neuroscience

+ Ability to employ machine learning and/or computational models of human cognitive and/or neural processes in conjunction with other experimental methodologies

+ Ability to appropriately incorporate artificial intelligence within research and/or teaching

+ Ability to compete for extramural research funding

Department:

Psychological Sciences

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

+ Cover letter

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Statement of research interests

+ Statement of teaching philosophy and effectiveness

+ Sample reprints

+ Contact information for three people who have agreed to provide references

+ Any other materials the candidate thinks will be helpful

In their cover letter, candidates should explain how they meet the criteria for the position.

Please submit all application materials by the Search closing date October 10, 2025.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Miranda Scolari, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] or 806-834-5796 .

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College:

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area:

Texas Tech University’s Department of Psychological Sciences ( http://www.depts.ttu.edu /psy/)has doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Factors Psychology (HFES accredited), and Social Psychology. We currently have 30 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 5 full-time teaching-track faculty members, 125+ graduate students, 1,500+ undergraduate majors, our own building with office, laboratory, and classroom space, and a newly renovated Psychology Clinic. Faculty have an excellent track record of applying for and obtaining external research funding. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations. We have effective working relationships with faculty across campus, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, large area hospitals, numerous clinics and psychological-service agencies, and other multidisciplinary groups in the region.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Applications must be received by:

10/10/2025

Faculty Qualifications:

+ Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, or linguistics awarded by August 2026

+ Candidates must have a record of research productivity relevant to the field of cognition and cognitive neuroscience (including, but not limited to, publications, book chapters, and/or grant submissions)

+ Candidates must provide evidence of a commitment to teaching excellence (including, but not limited to, experience teaching or assisting in a classroom or mentoring students)

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities