What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology, Brigham Young University, Behavioral/Cognitive Neuro Faculty position at Society for Neuroscience?
- Employer
- Brigham Young University, Psychology Department
- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Salary
- TBD
- Closing date
- Dec 24, 2025
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- Sector
- Graduate School or University, Undergraduate College
- Job Function
- Faculty Member, Group Leader (Research), Lecturer / Instructor
- Research Area
- Cognition
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Level
- Any Experience Level Considered
Job Title:Psychology, CFS Professorial Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Faculty
Posting End Date:January 3, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, January 2, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. MST
Position Start Date:August 1, 2026
Required Degree:PhD in psychology or a related field.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:The Brigham Young University (BYU) Department of Psychology invites applicants of any academic rank to fill a full-time (continuing faculty status) professorial-track faculty position to begin Fall Semester 2026. We specifically seek applicants with training in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Our department values student mentoring, a collegial academic culture, and the ideals of open and reproducible research.
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences, and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Duties/Expectations:Well-qualified candidates will show commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring, including the ability to teach upper- and lower-level undergraduate and graduate classes. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong research skills, a well-defined research agenda, and an established record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly productivity that includes student mentoring. They will also be prepared to engage in citizenship responsibilities in the department, college, and university.
Please direct any questions to Chad Jensen, PhD, 1082 KMBL, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT84602; email: chadjensen@byu.edu.
Document(s) required at the time of application:Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. Statements of research and teaching interests and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness should also be included. Applicants should also submit a one-page statement explaining their experiences with and commitment to promoting belonging and inclusion in research, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.