[CogSci] Job Search: Assistant Professor, Learning and Memory

[Daniel DeCaro]

Dear Colleagues,

The University of Louisville is hiring for an Assistant Professor
(Tenure-track), specialization Learning and Memory (or other relevant
subspecialization in Cognitive Science) to begin August 1, 2026. Details
are below. If you have questions about this position, please feel free to
contact the search chairs, Tamara Newton (tamara.newton at louisville.edu),
Daniel DeCaro (daniel.decaro at louisville.edu).

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



Department:

Psychology



Location:

University of Louisville, 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 at louisville.edu or
by phone 502-852-6258.


-- 
*Daniel A. DeCaro*
Associate Professor | University of Louisville
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