Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior at the University of San Diego invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience to start in Fall 2026. This new department, formed in 2024 in the natural sciences division of the College of Arts and Sciences, offers two interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degrees: one in Neuroscience and one in Cognition and Behavior. The successful candidate will have expertise in neuroscience with a focus on cognition. Ideal candidates will conduct research in at least one of the areas: perception, attention, memory, language, or decision-making and involves techniques in human subjects research such as noninvasive neuroimaging, recording, and/or stimulation.

Our faculty are teacher-scholars with a commitment to offering the highest quality teaching and learning environment for students, as well as mentoring undergraduates in meaningful research experiences year-round. We embrace our responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture and seek candidates who are motivated to contribute to the life of the department, College, and University. The department offers robust mentoring of new faculty to support their success. The department has equipment and instrumental holdings for teaching and research as well as support staff. More information about the current faculty and programs can be found athttps://www.sandiego.edu/cas/neuroscience-cognition-behavior/.

The typical teaching load for faculty is three courses per semester and may include teaching foundational courses for our majors such as Introduction to Neuroscience, Statistics and/or Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Learning & Behavior, Sensation & Perception; and developing a Cognitive Neuroscience course in the applicant's area of expertise for both majors. Candidates will also be expected to teach and contribute to the development of laboratory and seminar classes for the neuroscience and cognition and behavior majors, serve as academic advisor for undergraduate students, and engage in department and university service. We are especially interested in candidates who can integrate neuroscience within a larger cultural, socio-historical, and ethical framework in their teaching. Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to advocating for the advancement of the perspectives of students.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.