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Assistant Professor: Cognitive Psychology, University of North Carolina Wilmington

News Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 09:15

The Department of Psychology in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026.

The research specialty is human Cognitive Psychology. The department seeks a candidate who will develop a productive research program that is highly competitive for external funding and provides training opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students. A candidate with the potential to collaborate with the department’s existing faculty is desirable, and preference will be given to candidates with a strong publication record. Successful applicants will be prepared to teach cognitive-related and core courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Tenure and promotion requirements include evidence of a strong independent research program, experience in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and service contributions at the departmental, university, and disciplinary levels.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D.in Psychology with a specialization in human Cognitive Psychology on or by August 1, 2026.

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Dale Cohen (cohend@uncw.edu)

For more details please see:

University of North Carolina Wilmington Employment Opportunities | Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology