Assistant Professor - Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Sciences

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor beginning fall semester, August 16, 2025. Candidates should have an independent research program which involves Cognition and/or Neuroscience. The ideal candidate's scholarship will have an artificial intelligence component broadly defined (e.g., generative AI, image classification, machine learning, natural language processing, neural networks). We seek candidates with interests that complement the Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences graduate program with the potential to bridge to other graduate programs within the university. The position is part of the AI@AU: Auburn University Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The initiative's goals are to assemble a multi-disciplinary faculty team to expand AI research and education across the university, create a computational infrastructure for AI research and education, explore university-wide educational innovations in AI, and become the university's focal point for participation in statewide, regional and national initiatives on AI. The successful candidate is expected to participate in this initiative.

Candidates will contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students, including teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and providing effective advisement and mentorship to a diverse population of students. Candidates are expected to maintain a strong research program, with potential for extramural funding, while contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment.

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions and is recognized as a "Very High Research Activity (R1) institution" under the Carnegie Classification system. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2024 enrollment of 34,145 students includes 25,204 undergraduates and 8,941 graduate and professional students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn's 1,443 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving and increasingly diverse community, recognized as one of the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-OpelikaColumbus area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public schools and regional medical centers.

A promising record of publications and a high potential for external funding is required. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field at the time employment begins. ABD candidates will be considered but must have a Ph.D. at the time employment begins or the offer will be withdrawn. Auburn University has state-of-the-art resources for research, including the Auburn University MRI Research Center.

Include a cover letter which includes a description of how the candidate's research involves AI; curriculum vitae; statements of research and teaching interests as well as statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to community engagement, supporting varied learning needs, and creating an equitable learning environment (provide this document via the Other Document in the required application documents); three representative reprints or preprints; graduate transcripts; and contact information for 3 professional references. Applications should be submitted electronically through Auburn University's online portal at https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48941.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and will continue until a candidate is selected. Please visit our webpage to learn more about the Department of Psychological Sciences (https://cla.auburn.edu/psychology-sciences).

For questions regarding this position, please contact search committee chair Dr. Jeff Katz at katzjef@auburn.edu.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Excellent communication skills required. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

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