Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Washington and Lee University: Cognitive and Behavioral Science
Location: Lexington, VA
Open Date: Jul 10, 2026
Deadline:
Description
The Cognitive and Behavioral Science (CBSC) Department at Washington and Lee University (https://my.wlu.edu/cognitive-and-behavioral-science) seeks to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position, beginning July 1, 2027. This position carries a 5-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each), and the university's signature 4-week Spring term. Teaching responsibilities include one of our introductory courses (Developmental, Social, or Cognitive Psychology), our Statistics course, courses in their area of expertise, and supervision of student research.
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we strive to foster a welcoming campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons. Our department is committed to preparing our students for engaged citizenship by creating a positive learning and working environment for all through open and substantive dialogue. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University's mission and Strategic Plan.
The expected salary for this position is between $94,000 - $105,000. Offers are based on factors such as relevant education, experience, tenure status, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.
Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families, as well as substantial support for faculty development through research funding, a strong culture of mentorship, and a pre-tenure leave program. To learn more about working at W&L, employee benefits, and life in the Shenandoah Valley, visit jobs.wlu.edu.
Qualifications
Competitive applicants will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely allied field and demonstrate a commitment to in-person teaching and engagement of undergraduates in research. The specific area of research expertise is open, but preference will be given to candidates who expand the disciplinary scope of our department's faculty. We welcome candidates interested in joining a community-oriented department that values teaching innovation in inclusive spaces and mentoring students in their intellectual, personal, and professional development.
Application Instructions
Review of applications begins October 1, 2026. Applicants should submit these materials to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/189114: 1) cover letter; 2) current CV; 3) three confidential letters of recommendation; 4) representative reprints; 5) statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; and 6) description of research plans, including how undergraduates will be involved.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/189114
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Organization
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations, all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically, and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Washington and Lee is a welcoming, friendly, and mutually supportive community. Our students, faculty, and staff prize the trusting, respectful, and civil environment on our campus. We are united by our mission, diverse in our thinking, perspectives, and interests, and devoted to each other and to W&L. The university is committed to the recruitment, enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, backgrounds, points of view, and interests.
- Telephone
- 5404588355
- Location
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204 W. Washington St
Lexington
VA
24450
United States
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