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Job Summary

The Department of Cognitive Science in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position beginning Fall 2025. The position is available as a 1- to 3-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and institutional needs.

We seek candidates to teach and help develop core undergraduate courses in cognitive science, with an emphasis on introductory-level instruction. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering foundational coursework that serves students across the Institute. While the primary teaching responsibility is in introductory cognitive science, the ability to contribute to the department’s introductory linguistics offerings—particularly as they intersect with Cognitive Science—is welcomed but not required.

We encourage applicants whose academic background and teaching experience reflect a strong grounding in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, or cognitive systems.
Candidates must hold a terminal degree or foreign degree equivalent by the time of appointment and have demonstrated experience teaching at the college level.

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $62,000- $65,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile plus contact information for three professional and academic references. Please be ready to upload your 

• Letter of interest;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Teaching portfolio that includes a teaching statement and a sample syllabus
• Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level;
• Selected publications if available
• A statement of how you have contributed to a welcoming and inclusive academic or professional environment

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please visit https://hass.rpi.edu/cognitive-science.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).