[CogSci] Assistant Professor of Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Biological Psychology

[Brian Schiff]

Assistant Professor of Neuropsychological, Cognitive, and Biological Psychology

The American University of Paris
Location
Paris, France
Open Date
Jul 10, 2025
Deadline
Nov 03, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time permanent position (CDI) in the Department of Psychology, Health and Gender at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026. Candidates should have the expertise to teach core and advanced undergraduate courses in Biological, Cognitive, and Neuropsychological perspectives in psychology. As a full-time faculty member, the candidate is required to teach six courses per academic year and must demonstrate commitment to scholarship, high-quality teaching, and university service. An interdisciplinary interest in the social sciences or cultural processes would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:
 The teaching load is six courses per academic year.
Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the department’s psychology curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUP’s core curriculum.
The ability to teach courses such as introduction to psychology, researchmethods in psychology and writing in the social world is essential.
Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.
Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning
Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students)
Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration)
Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings
 Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community
Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Qualifications
A Ph.D. or PsyD in Psychology or Human Development by the time of appointment (1 August 2026) is required. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record or potential for teaching excellence, service to the institution, and scholarly research. Applicants with experience in a liberal arts context and an interest in participating in AUP’s core curriculum are encouraged to apply. Likewise, we welcome an ability and interest to engage in transdisciplinary teaching that reflects our institutional values and liberal arts context. Applicants having completed the coursework for a PhD but not yet defended their doctoral dissertation with a strong teaching, service, or research agenda may be considered for the position. A facility in several languages would be considered an asset.
The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Application Instructions
Please submit your application to including (https://apply.interfolio.com/170083):
·         cover letter
·         curriculum vitae
·         statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness
·         statement of research interests
·         a writing sample of recent scholarship
·         three confidential letters of reference


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Brian Schiff
Esmond Nissim Professor of Psychology
Director, George and Irina Schaeffer Center for the Study of Genocide, Human Rights, and Conflict Prevention
The American University of Paris
69, Quai d’Orsay
75007 Paris
FRANCE


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