Assistant Professor
Requisition Number:
59412
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
31-Oct-2024
Date Posted:
25-Sep-2024
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track position in Social Psychology to begin Fall 2025. We seek a faculty member with high level training, expertise, and teaching interest in undergraduate and graduate statistics.
We prefer someone whose substantive research area is related to conducting innovative social neuroscience research; we encourage candidates with strong quantitative interests and experience to apply regardless of social psychology content area. With regard to our preference for social neuroscience, we would be most excited by a faculty member whose research involves human neuroimaging, neuroendocrine, psychoneuroimmunological, or other cutting-edge neuroscientific approaches. We will prioritize applicants whose program of research uses these techniques in areas that complement strengths in our department, including social hierarchies, health, person perception and discrimination/stereotyping/prejudice and who can contribute to our joint Social Psychology/Neuroscience PhD program.
The teaching requirements for this position include the graduate general statistics series, with opportunities to develop and teach advanced statistics seminars (Bayesian, linear mixed models, machine learning models), undergraduate and graduate content seminars, undergraduate statistics, introductory social psychology, social neuroscience, and other classes in service to the department’s teaching mission.
For this position, successful applicants need an outstanding record of research achievement, evidence of or potential for extramural funding, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. A Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or cognitive science is strongly preferred.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 40 tenured/tenure track faculty and 10 teaching faculty. We offer separate bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 2,7000+ undergraduates and PhDs in 5 specialty graduate program areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology). We encourage cutting edge and collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, while maintaining a firm footing in psychology and neuroscience.
Our departmental mission statement, and information about our active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, are linked here.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Appointees will participate in the research and teaching missions of the Department and contribute service to the Department, University, and profession. This will include developing an externally funded, innovative, and impactful research program.
The normal classroom teaching assignments will accord with Department policy. Faculty who are grant active typically teach two courses per academic year (one undergraduate and one graduate course). This position will specifically require teaching the graduate general statistics series. Other specific courses and the course load will be determined in consultation with the Department Chair. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise independent student research at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
What We Can Offer
We can offer a competitive salary and start up package. Starting salary will be within the posted range of $90,000-110,000 depending upon accomplishments, including publication record, external funding, and years of experience in a comparable faculty position. We can also offer a moving allowance.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or Cognitive Science. ABD will be considered if a PhD is conferred before the start of the appointment.
What You Will Need
An outstanding record of research achievement, evidence of or potential for extramural funding, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
What We Would Like You to Have
Expertise in advanced statistics; experience teaching undergraduate or graduate statistics; research in social neuroscience (broadly construed)
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
- List of References (Used for Phone Reference Checks)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Philosophy
- Include a discussion of how your research, teaching, and/or service would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at the University of Colorado. This information could either be integrated into your research and/or teaching statements as relevant, or be addressed in a separate, optional Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
- 3 Professional Publications (There will be 3 file uploads listed below to upload each Research Paper individually).
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses. Please note that you will also be asked to provide contact information for 3 references who may be contacted by phone, for a reference check.
All applications received before October 21, 2024 will receive full consideration; applications will be accepted until October 31, 2024.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Janie McKenzie
Posting Contact Email: Janie.mckenzie@colorado.edu