Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041

(323) 259-2722
(323) 341-4940 (fax)

We're located on the fourth floor of Fowler Hall.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF
COGNITIVE SCIENCE
Cognitive Science Program

Occidental College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Cognitive Science Program.  We seek someone whose research interests lie within Computational Cognitive Science broadly construed, whose work deals with computational approaches to one or more areas of cognition. A strong commitment to teaching and research at a liberal arts institution is essential. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in cognitive science or a related field by the start date of August 2009. The successful applicant will contribute to expanding our curriculum, will have opportunities to teach classes both within and outside of the Cognitive Science Program, and will contribute to developing a newly allocated teaching and research laboratory for the program.

 Occidental is a highly selective and diverse college of liberal arts and sciences located in the Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles. Founded in 1887, it is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast. The Cognitive Science Program was begun in 1985, making it one of the country’s oldest in this field at a liberal arts college. Occidental’s interdisciplinary and multicultural focus encourages a hands-on approach to learning and includes one of the country’s best undergraduate research programs. Its 1,850 students from 45 states and 24 countries have compiled an impressive record of winning national awards. Occidental’s location ensures easy access to top research institutions including Caltech, UCLA, and USC.

Regular faculty teach 5 courses per year, and are eligible to apply for sabbatical semesters every fourth year. Salaries are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Occidental College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to academic excellence in a diverse community and supporting interdisciplinary and multicultural academic programs that provide a gifted and diverse group of students with an educational experience that prepares them for leadership in a pluralistic world.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Along with a letter of interest demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts environment, a complete application includes a statement of teaching philosophy, areas of teaching interest, and plans for research; a curriculum vitae; samples of scholarly work; and three letters of recommendation, with at least one discussing the candidate’s teaching ability or potential. 

Inquiries and letters of interest may be sent by e-mail to: cogsci@oxy.edu However, complete application dossiers should be mailed to:

      Ms. Marguerite Dessornes
      Search Committee, Cognitive Science Program
      Occidental College
      1600 Campus Road
      Los Angeles, CA 90041-3314. 

Completed applications received by December 5th, 2008 will receive full consideration.