Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science - Military Veterans

Carleton College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science (tenure track) beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in cognitive science are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Carleton College

• We are a highly-ranked liberal arts college of 2,000 students located in the two-college town of Northfield Minnesota , 45 miles from Minneapolis - St. Paul (MSP International airport is a Delta hub) and a similar distance from Rochester, home of the Mayo Clinic.
• Our academically outstanding students are a delight to teach. Carleton is committed to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all students; 58% of students receiving need-based grants and scholarships.
• Carleton values faculty scholarship and research and supports these through a variety of internal funding opportunities, including sabbatical leaves every three years, additional internal grants, laboratory spaces, and startup funds. Carleton's grants office assists faculty in applying for external funding (NSF, NEH, etc.).
• Carleton also has a Learning and Teaching Center, which provides workshops for new faculty, a faculty mentoring program for all new faculty, as well as an ongoing series of luncheon presentations/discussions during the academic year for all faculty and staff.

About Carleton's Cognitive Science Program

• Our core faculty have training and professional interests in philosophy, cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence, and linguistics. We have affiliated faculty in Biology, Computer Science, Educational Studies, Economics, Linguistics, Neuroscience, and Psych
• Annually we graduate 7-17 majors , and about 18% of the students on campus take introductory courses in cognitive science.
• Recent graduates have gone on to graduate school in cognitive science, psychology, philosophy, computer science, medical school, law school, or have gone to work in such places as Facebook, Samsung, Google, and teaching in public and private schools.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in hand by August 31, 2024, in one of the core disciplines of cognitive science (psychology, philosophy, linguistics, computer science) is strongly preferred. We will also consider candidates with cognitive science research background and a Ph.D. in a related field.
• A strong interest in teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment.

Teaching Load and Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of five courses per year , over three trimesters (four courses the first year) including two sections of our introduction to cognitive science course, a mid-level course in some aspect of cognitive science and an advanced seminar in the candidate's area of interest. Candidates may also elect to teach in the college's first-year seminar program , or to develop interdisciplinary courses .
• Work with students on their senior projects (comps)
• Involve students in your research (if and as appropriate)
• Serve as an academic advisor and on college committees (after your first year)
• Help cultivate a welcoming community . We strive to foster an environment where all people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

To apply, submit online :

• Cover letter - describing why this position is of interest to
• Teaching statement - (2-3 pages) describing your approach to teaching, discussing ideas or techniques you would like to pursue or have tried in prior teaching experiences, including experiences as a TA and/or tutoring. Address how these will engage a diverse student body in terms of their preparation, career interests, identities, and the intersections between them.
• Research statement - (2-3 pages) describing your research interests for an audience of non-specialists. Provide examples demonstrating whether undergraduates could participate in your research projects and if so, how.
• CV
• Sample syllabus of a CGSC course you would propose to teach (this can be at any level, but do specify whether this is intended as an introductory, mid-level, or advanced seminar course)

After passing through an initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three references who can speak to your abilities in teaching, research, and collaborative engagement. Letters of recommendation may be requested as soon as October 21 for potential finalists. We intend to conduct the first round of interviews over Zoom, and then invite 3 or 4 finalists to campus in November.

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.