The Department of Psychology at Rutgers University-Camden Campus invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in any area of cognitive science, including cognitive neuroscience, to start in Fall 2025.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment. As a research active campus, we seek faculty who will make significant contributions to research within their area of Psychology. The most competitive candidates should have an active program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and the potential to attract external funding. Teaching responsibilities may include graduate and undergraduate courses in research methods, statistics, as well as classes focused on the candidate's area of expertise.

Rutgers-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of 6,000 students located in Camden, New Jersey, directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. Our campus is classified as a "Doctoral University: High Research Activity" (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and it emphasizes civic engagement. As a designated Minority Serving Institution, we particularly seek faculty who can connect with our diverse student population (over 50% racial/ethnic minorities and over 25% first-generation college students).

The teaching load for research active faculty is 2-2, and salaries and benefits are competitive. For additional information about Rutgers University-Camden, please visit https://camden.rutgers.edu/.

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by Oct 1, 2024 . Applicants should contact Dr. Robrecht van Der Wel, rv255@camden.rutgers.edu, chairperson of Psychology, with any questions. Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University and Department seek an active, culturally diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Women and members of historically underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.