The Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology at the Assistant Professor level beginning in the fall of 2013. Applicants are expected to have a record of excellence in research, a strong publication history, a research program with high likelihood of external funding, and a potential for teaching and mentoring excellence. Faculty responsibilities will include maintaining a productive research program, directing graduate student research, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Area of specialization is open. Since Cognitive Psychology at Purdue has a history of strength in the study of human learning and memory and human perception and performance, we hope to build on this tradition. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Application review will begin October 15, 2012, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a vita, a description of current research and teaching interests, reprints of publications, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available) via e-mail in pdf format to ude.eudrup|hcraesgoc#ude.eudrup|hcraesgoc. In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference forwarded to the same e-mail address. Questions regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Jeffrey D. Karpicke, Chair, Cognitive Psychology Search Committee (ude.eudrup.hcysp|ekciprak#ude.eudrup.hcysp|ekciprak). Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
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