[CogSci] Posted Job Swarthmore College

[Betsy Durning]

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology - Neuroscience

Description

The Swarthmore College Department of Psychology announces a 2-year,
non-tenure-track position in neuroscience at the assistant professor level
to begin in Fall 2026. The individual will be responsible for teaching four
courses per year including a foundational course in neuroscience, research
methods, and an advanced neuroscience seminar focusing on the candidate's
area of expertise. We seek an individual with a commitment to teaching as
well as an active research program that can engage diverse and talented
undergraduates. They would also participate in the popular Neuroscience
special major supported by the Departments of Psychology and Biology. The
candidate will have independent research and office spaces in the College’s
new Singer Hall (
https://www.swarthmore.edu/facilities-management/maxine-frank-singer-hall),
which houses the Biology, Engineering, and Psychology Departments. They
will also have access to shared departmental resources including a
state-of-the-art EEG lab.

The courses and seminars of the department are designed to provide a sound
understanding of the principles and methods of psychology. Students learn
the nature of psychological inquiry and psychological approaches to various
problems encountered in the humanities, the social sciences, and the life
sciences. See link to program of study:
https://www.swarthmore.edu/psychology/academic-program

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore
College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines
academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong
institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We
welcome applications from all candidates with exceptional qualifications,
particularly those with demonstrable experience effectively supporting,
teaching, and engaging a highly diverse student body. For more information
available to all faculty at Swarthmore, see
https://www.swarthmore.edu/provosts-office/welcome-to-provosts-office

Qualifications: Area of specialization within psychological neuroscience is
open. Must have Ph.D. in hand by August 2026. Some teaching experience is
preferred. The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a
commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks
to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a brief cover letter
describing their interest in applying for this position, statements
describing their teaching and research interests, a current CV, and
reprints or preprints of recent work. The teaching statement should
describe the applicant’s interests in teaching at an undergraduate
institution, previous teaching experience, and approach to teaching and
mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. The research statement should
describe the applicant’s program of research (including research interests,
recent and current research, and anticipated areas for future work) and its
potential to engage undergraduate students. Relevant experience mentoring
students on empirical research should be described in the teaching and/or
research statement. In addition, applicants should arrange for three (3)
confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted.

Apply via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/181508.  Full consideration will
be given to candidates who have all of their materials submitted by March
1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Frank Durgin, Search Committee Chair, at
fdurgin1 at swarthmore.edu


Betsy Durning, Administrative Coordinator
Psychology Department, Singer Hall 201
Swarthmore College
(610) 328-8431
*pronouns: she/her/hers*
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