Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Psychological and Brain Sciences - Learning and Memory

Department:

Psychology

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req Id:

R107571

Position Description:

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 and/or human development at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 1, 2026. Applicants with expertise in learning and memory are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be prepared to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the department and to maintain an excellent record of research productivity. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree at the time of appointment.

We seek individuals who demonstrate the potential of attracting extramural funding and whose research on learning and memory complements other research foci in the department, especially applicants with expertise in learning science, development, and/or aging. Individuals with the experience or desire to teach courses in cognition, development, and/or neuroscience to graduate and undergraduate students are especially encouraged to apply.

The department hosts two baccalaureate degree programs (Psychology and Neuroscience), an accelerated BS/MS program, and two doctoral programs (Clinical Psychological Science and Psychological Science) and participates in an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Translational Neuroscience. The applicant will be a core faculty member in our Psychological Science 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. The University’s commitment to inclusion has resulted in national recognitions for providing a welcoming and supportive environment for Black, LGBTQ+, and military-connected students, as well as other recognitions. We are committed to attracting and hiring individuals who value inclusion and demonstrate the capacity to create environments that attract and retain students from all walks of life. 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.

Please apply online and submit the following required components:

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

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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.