Faculty - Psychology (Cognitive) Tenure-track

Faculty - Psychology (Cognitive) Tenure-track

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706571

Closing: 12/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Psychology and Counseling Department at Utah Valley
University (UVU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor,
tenure-track position in Cognitive Psychology to begin in Fall
2027.
UVU is a large regional public university serving more than 40,000
students. Our department prepares undergraduate and graduate
students for meaningful careers and personal growth by connecting
foundational knowledge in psychology and counseling with practical
skills and application. Faculty in our program work closely with
motivated students - many of whom are the first in their families
to attend college - to help them connect psychological science with
real-world challenges.

Our department enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate majors in
psychology, and features an energetic, collegial faculty who
actively involve students in research and applied learning. UVU's
campus sits at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, offering easy
access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and national parks
such as Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. UVU is also near Utah's
emerging cluster of tech companies and start-ups, the Silicon
Slopes, which include notable companies such as Adobe, Cisco,
Facebook, and more. The surrounding region provides an excellent
environment for professional and personal life.

About Utah Valley University:

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Utah Valley
University offers exceptional access to year-round outdoor
recreation, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and visits
to iconic destinations such as Arches, Zion, and Bryce Canyon
National Parks. The university is also situated near Utah's rapidly
growing Silicon Slopes technology corridor, home to major employers
and innovative startups, creating valuable opportunities for
collaboration, research, and professional
development.

Located in Orem, approximately 40 miles south of Salt Lake City,
UVU is a comprehensive public institution committed to providing
accessible, high-quality education. Its distinctive dual-mission
model combines the opportunities of a teaching university with the
accessibility of a community college, fostering an environment
where students and faculty work together to create meaningful
learning experiences with real-world impact. Guided by the
principle "A Place for You," UVU emphasizes student success,
innovation, and community engagement.

Summary of Responsibilities

Workload and Evaluation:

Faculty workload expectations are 80% teaching, 10% scholarship,
and 10% service. A standard teaching load is 12 credits per
semester (four 3-credit courses or three 4-credit courses) with
optional summer teaching. Research expectations are consistent with
UVU's mission as a teaching-focused institution, emphasizing
quality, mentorship, and professional standards rather than
volume.

• Teaching and grading of coursework, including holding regular

office hours and engaging in student mentoring.

• Designing, reviewing, and revising curriculum and courses

according to the needs and guidelines of their department,
college/school, and the University. They have the right and
responsibility to develop and enhance their pedagogy, course
content, and materials.

• Engaging in scholarship through the creation of, and

dissemination of, original material. This often takes the form of
peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and may also take the
form of peer-reviewed books, chapters, etc.

• Service to department, college, and/or University.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• PhD in psychology or a related field from a reputable

institution by the position start date.

• Able to teach specific cognitive psychology courses within the

department and other courses according to current departmental
needs.

• Evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent

with a teaching university.

• Demonstrates respect for students and colleagues inside and

outside of the classroom.

• Upholds ethical standards in teaching.
• Must relocate to Utah if hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching that is informed by pedagogical theory or professional

development.

• Ability to teach in multiple modalities and teach at an open

enrollment institution.

• Ability to teach key skills in psychology.
• Teaching that is committed to student success and

engagement.

• Willingness to refine teaching.
• Service experience.

Required Application Materials:

References will be requested later in the search
process.

• Cover letter describing how your background aligns with the

position.

• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Teaching statement.
• Research statement.
• Teaching evaluations from the past three years (if

available).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the cognitive psychology discipline, subject

matter, and course content.

• Knowledge of pedagogy and/or instructional theories.
• Knowledge of how to provide instruction in multiple

modalities.

Skills:

• Effective in teaching as demonstrated through effective

instructional strategies and classroom techniques.

• Adept in teaching key intellectual skills for psychology.
• Upholds ethical standards in teaching, ensuring fairness,

integrity, and respect in all interactions with students.

• Skills in process research, presentation, and publication,

especially with students and limited resources.

Abilities:

• Supportive of student success.
• Willingness to reflect on and refine their teaching based on

feedback, training, or scholarship.

• Communicate and collaborate respectfully with colleagues,

students, and staff.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5539277/faculty-psychology-cognitive-tenure-track

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