About Job

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Psychology in one of the following areas: cognitive, behavioral, computational or social affective neuroscience, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on 9/26/2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by 9/26/2025 will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

The Department of Psychology at Union College, Schenectady, New York, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in Neuroscience. Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field is required; degree in hand by appointment date is preferable. Area of research specialization is less important than research that is programmatic and theoretically directed toward understanding the human brain. Areas of research that would complement our existing department include any using neuroscientific and/or computational neuroscientific approaches to study: sensation and perception; cognition broadly; memory; complex cognition; diversity; culture; social/emotional cognition; judgment and decision making; and/or neuroeconomics. Please note: Our department is also hiring for the position of Assistant Professor in COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. We welcome applications for both positions, but require both applications to be separately submitted. We encourage applications from individuals with identities historically underrepresented in the sciences. Ability to teach, advise, and mentor a diverse population of undergraduates is essential.

Our new colleague will offer 2 courses per trimester at a variety of levels, including a combination of some of the following: introductory psychology, statistics, introductory neuroscience, lab courses in cognitive neuroscience and/or sensation and perception, as well as an upper-level neuroscience seminar within the applicant’s domain, and/or other courses that could contribute to Union’s College’s

interdisciplinary Neuroscience major

We also welcome a colleague with the ability to provide a psychological or neuroscientific perspective on topics that contribute to the College's

general education curriculum

, including courses that contribute to students' understanding of and appreciation for Global Challenges and Justice, Equity, Identity, and Difference.

We expect that our new colleague will establish and maintain a vibrant Neuroscience research program that involves our undergraduate students. The College and department provide outstanding research support, including generous startup funds, and ongoing internal funding opportunities for both faculty and student research. Shared departmental resources include brand-new EEG and eye-tracking equipment that allow for simultaneous data acquisition. The College also maintains an active

Faculty Development Institute

that provides mentorship and various other forms of support towards growing faculty teaching, scholarship, and leadership.

About the Psychology Department:

The Psychology department consists of 13 accomplished scholars at various career stages, with diverse research expertise. We teach small courses and work closely with students, who are active in our research laboratories. We have ample research facilities, institutional support for student research, and host a vibrant speaker series that supports research collaborations. The department recognizes the rich possibilities of

interdisciplinary studies

and currently provides support for the

Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies

and Neuroscience programs.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered. We ask that candidates submit the following:

Application letter
Curriculum vitae
Statements of teaching and research interests, which should include descriptions of experience, commitment, and activities toward making classroom and research spaces inclusive for all students, and/or how personal approaches to teaching and research can contribute to a diverse community
Example syllabi from courses you have taught (no course evaluations, please)
Evidence of scholarship, including any peer-reviewed publications.

Please direct inquiries to Chad Rogers, Chair of the search committee, at rogersc@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in research, teaching, and departmental and institutional Service.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500- 83,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our

background check policy

, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.