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  • Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science
    Cognitive Science
    University of California San Diego



    Assistant Professor in Cognitive Science

    University of California San Diego



    Position overview
    Position title: Assistant Professor


    Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $74,600 - $83,100.
    A market off-scale component of up to $62,000 will be added to the scale in effect at the time the offer is made. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf. The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $74,600.
    "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
    Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html


    Application Window
    Open date: August 19, 2024

    Next review date: Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
    Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

    Final date: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
    Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

    Position description


    The UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science invites applications for up to three tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek exceptional candidates in any relevant area of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, language, learning, memory, perception, action, cognitive development, spatial cognition, neural underpinnings of cognition, theoretical and philosophical foundations of cognition, and the design and analysis of cognitive artifacts like human-computer interfaces, robots, and social computing systems. A successful candidate will be expected to lead an independent research program and supervise trainees in cognitive science at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will be expected to lead an independent program of research in cognitive science, teach courses in cognitive science, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, engage in service to the department, university, and the profession, and contribute to efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.

    Department: https://cogsci.ucsd.edu/

    Qualifications

    Basic qualifications (required at time of application)



    By the time of application, candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or be ABD (all but dissertation) in their relevant area of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, language, learning, memory, perception, action, cognitive development, spatial cognition, neural underpinnings of cognition, theoretical and philosophical foundations of cognition, and the design and analysis of cognitive artifacts like human-computer interfaces, robots, and social computing systems. Candidate currently engaged with or planned engagements of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.







     


    Additional qualifications (required at time of start)


    By the time of appointment candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in their relevant area of Cognitive Science, including but not limited to: artificial intelligence, language, learning, memory, perception, action, cognitive development, spatial cognition, neural underpinnings of cognition, theoretical and philosophical foundations of cognition, and the design and analysis of cognitive artifacts like human-computer interfaces, robots, and social computing systems. Candidate must have currently engaged efforts or planned engagements of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Application Requirements

    Document requirements




    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

    • Cover Letter

    • Statement of Research

    • Statement of Teaching - Describe experience teaching and/or mentoring at the University level and includes a list of courses the candidate is qualified to teach or has taught.

    • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

    • Publication(s) - Include up to 4 representative publications/scholarly articles.

    • Authorization to Release Form - Applicants, must complete, sign and upload this form. See Institutional Reference Check https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/applicant_resources/index.html for more information.

    • Other Creative Work - Provide videos, demos or press coverage of other creative work (optional).
      (Optional)

    • Misc / Additional (Optional)


    Reference requirements

    • 3-5 letters of reference required


    Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04016

    Help contact: astorres@ucsd.edu







     


    About UC San Diego


    The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

    For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

    For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

    As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

    The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

    The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.








     


    Job location
    San Diego, CA

    To apply, please visit: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04016













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