Summary This is a tenure track position. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Major Duties of the Position: The Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership (DFBL) is seeking talented psychologists with expertise related to cognitive neuroscience to join our team as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date is on or around June 30, 2025. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements in Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Biopsychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a closely allied field by the start date. Responsibilities of this position include a combination of teaching, scholarship, and service. First and foremost, the Air Force Academy is an in-person teaching institution and experience teaching undergraduate courses is desirable. The person we are seeking will be responsible for teaching major's courses related to their disciplinary area of expertise (e.g., Introduction to Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception), service courses within our department (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods), and contribute to interdisciplinary courses related to leadership and/or our Diversity and Inclusion Minor. Typical teaching responsibilities include approximately 3-4 sections each semester with 1-2 preps. In addition to teaching, we will also look to our new hire to contribute to the scholarly life of our department and the Academy by establishing and maintaining a regular rhythm of publishing and presenting in their area of interest. We invite scholars with human-focused interests who can mentor talented undergraduate students as part of their work. The person we hire will have access to department lab facilities (to include eyetracking, EEG, fNIRS, and extended reality technologies), as well as a participant pool to assist in their work. Finally, we seek a colleague who is committed to service as a meaningful part of their professional life. Initially, the person we hire will be expected to fulfill service responsibilities (e.g., academic advising, committee work) within our department. Ultimately, we will expect candidates to participate in service across the Air Force Academy and outside the institution (e.g., within professional organizations) as well. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate (t/b completed by employment start date) ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Biopsychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a closely allied field. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate teaching experience. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michelle Samuels, email: michelle.samuels@afacademy.af.edu. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered. Education EDUCATION: If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted. Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion. Additional Information Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. 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USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The AF believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The AF Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the AF, diversity encompasses personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS. Applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered. Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy. 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