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Fluid.iO Verwaltungs GmbH

KG An der Hartbrücke 6 64625 Bensheim Du suchst ein Thema für deine Bachelor- , Master- oder Diplomarbeit? - Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig! Anstellungsart Abschlussarbeit Einstiegslevel ...

Moventas Wind Ltd

NY · On-site

(MSc) Thesis Proposal - Advancing Human-Robot Collaboration through Simulation PURPOSE OF THE STUDY ... We are looking for 2 master's students with a background in mechatronics, electrical engineering ...

Moventas Wind Ltd

NY · On-site

(MSc) Thesis Proposal - Advancing Human-Robot Collaboration through Simulation PURPOSE OF THE STUDY ... We are looking for 2 master's students with a background in mechatronics, electrical engineering ...

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION

$87 - $97/hr

Evidence of experience mentoring students on master's thesis/projects. * Evidence of current clinical licensure in Social Work (LCSW). Duties: The primary professional responsibilities of ...

Opt For Healthy Living

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Evidence of experience mentoring students on master's thesis/projects. * Evidence of current clinical licensure in Social Work (LCSW). Duties: The primary professional responsibilities of ...

The California State University

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Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$86 - $90/hr

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Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology

Job No: 550552
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty – Behavioral Sciences, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure‑Track, Time Basis: Full Time

Position: Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary: $86,000 to $90,000 per year (commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in cognitive psychology or a closely related field by August 1, 2026
  • Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive psychology
  • Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
  • Demonstrated ability and commitment to develop and maintain an active research program
  • Evidence of research and scholarly productivity through peer‑reviewed publications and professional presentations
  • Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low‑socioeconomic and first‑generation students
Preferred Qualifications
  • High‑quality research program in cognitive psychology, evidenced by publications and scholarly activities
  • Expertise in one or more areas such as sensation and perception, attention, thinking, memory, language, problem‑solving, learning, artificial intelligence, or emotion and cognition
  • Strong teaching philosophy, pedagogical training, and positive teaching evaluations
  • Interest in chairing master's thesis projects and serving on master's thesis committees
  • Experience in faculty‑directed research involving graduate students
  • Experience in department, university, community, or professional service
  • Experience working with populations reflecting the demographic and socioeconomic composition of CSULB students
  • Experience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies
Duties
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cognitive psychology, including Sensation & Perception (PSY331), Cognitive Psychology (PSY332), and Seminar in Cognition (PSY634)
  • Mentor undergraduate research projects
  • Supervise master’s theses and serve on thesis committees
  • Provide service at the department, college, and university level appropriate to the rank
  • Engage in service to the department, college, university profession, and broader community
Application Requirements
  • Student Success Statement (up to two pages, single‑spaced) about teaching and working with a diverse student population
  • Letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact information for three references
  • Teaching Statement: philosophy and skills
  • Teaching portfolio (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluation summaries)
  • Research Statement: interests, skills, and current/future plans
  • Reprints or preprints of published manuscripts (maximum three)
  • Finalists: official transcript (e‑transcript preferred)
Contact Information

California State University, Long Beach
Department of Psychology
Attn: Jessica Dominguez, Department Analyst
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840‑0901
(562) 985‑5003 or Email: Jessica.Dominguez@csulb.edu

Employment Requirements

Background check (criminal records and reference check) required before a job offer. Failure to complete satisfactorily may affect application or ongoing employment.

Mandated reporter status under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 required.

Out‑of‑state employment is prohibited, except for approved and documented CSU business activities outside California.

Equal Opportunity

All university programs and activities are open to all, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or sexual orientation. CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination. For the full statement on equal opportunity and excellence in education and employment, please visit the Equity and Compliance page.

Important Notice

CSULB is not sponsoring applicants for H‑1B employment that is subject to the $100,000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation of September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

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