Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology with a starting date in August 2026, with a research focus in Cognitive Neuroscience.
The Psychology Department is one of the largest departments on campus and part of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. At the undergraduate level we have a neuroscience minor and are introducing a neuroscience major in Fall 2026 to support highly interdisciplinary curriculums at the undergraduate and graduate studies levels. We currently maintain an NIH-funded BP-ENDURE program and an NSF-funded REU program, both of which emphasize undergraduate research training in neuroscience and are designed to promote interest and engagement in the sciences among students from underrepresented populations. At the CUNY Graduate Center, the Psychology Department provides doctoral training through the Psychology Doctoral Program and the CUNY Neuroscience Collaborative, and faculty also contribute to training in the Cognitive Neuroscience MS program. At Brooklyn College, the Department offers master’s-level programs in Psychological Research, Mental Health Counseling, and Organizational Psychology.
We seek a collaborative faculty member pursuing a research program in Cognitive Neuroscience that seeks to elucidate neurobiological mechanisms of cognition broadly defined. A research program in Cognitive Neuroscience could include a focus on basic attention, perception, motor skill, affective processes, learning and memory, decision-making processes, etc., with translational implications. The person should bring expertise in non-invasive neurophysiological methods (fMRI, EEG, MEG, fNIRS, tDCS, TMS, cTBS, etc.) and computational expertise for advanced data analysis (machine learning, etc.).
Faculty are expected to develop their own program of research (including seeking extramural funding), actively participate in the department’s teaching and service responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels and engage in student mentorship beyond the classroom.
Brooklyn College serves students from as many as 150 countries who speak over 100 languages and dialects and thus constitutes a vibrant microcosm of the rich diversity and energy that characterizes the borough of Brooklyn and the greater New York City area itself. Its mission features “a special commitment to educate immigrant and first-generation college students from the diverse communities that make up our city and state.” The college ethos is strongly invested in the educational and career success of a population that encompasses a multiplicity of nationalities, ethnicities, religions, cultures and languages. We are committed to fostering a spirit of camaraderie and shared ideals across the entire spectrum of our varied constituency. By accessing a first-class and affordable college education in an inclusive and nurturing intellectual milieu, our students acquire the skills, confidence, and global mindedness that allow them to thrive in a rapidly changing, unpredictable marketplace of ideas that is increasingly mindless of borders and spans the gamut of cultures and vernaculars.
To this end, the college seeks faculty who are eager to engage with the diversity of our student body and have a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and heterogeneity through teaching, research and/or service. We seek to recruit and retain faculty who reflect the mosaic of our student population. Successful candidates will bring their unique creativity, sensitivity, insights and perspectives to a community that welcomes innovation in scholarship and teaching. Together we will model the finest that a public urban liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies college can be for the present and future.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching undergraduate, master’s, and/or doctoral courses.
- Developing and maintaining a funded research agenda.
- Advising, mentoring, and training undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participating in college, department, and/or university committees, and various other service commitments (e.g., curriculum development, student outreach).
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution (including candidates who expect to complete their degree prior to the start date).
- A record of published research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to teach undergraduate or graduate courses.
- Ability to teach in modalities offered at Brooklyn College such as face-to-face, online (synchronous and asynchronous), evening, and weekends. (Note: Teaching assignments are made by the department chairperson in consultation with instructors and faculty)
Preferred Qualifications
- Potential for excellence in teaching, including online teaching, and scholarship.
- Potential for success in securing external funding.
- Postdoctoral experience
- Faculty in early stages of their career.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
COMPENSATION
$79,598 - $102,017; Salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
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Applicants should upload the following in .docx or pdf format:
- An application letter indicating the desired position, and should detail how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CUNY’s commitment to diversity.
- Current curriculum vitae
- Up to 5 peer-reviewed publications (including in-press or in-preparation)
- A research and teaching statement
Candidates selected for an initial interview will be asked to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their recommenders prior to the scheduled interview.
CLOSING DATE
February 23, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
31679
Location
Brooklyn College