Assistant Professor - Experimental Psychology, Radford University

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Job Summary

The Department of Psychology, within the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Experimental Psychology program beginning Fall 2022. We are especially interested in applicants with interests in the biological/neural mechanisms of behavior and cognition, but specialization within this broad area is open. Our master’s program in Experimental Psychology is rigorous and well-regarded, and we wish to further increase the range of opportunities and experiences we offer to our students. We are particularly interested in candidates who can conduct animal research in our well-equipped vivarium and include undergraduate and graduate students in their program of research. Radford’s master’s program in experimental psychology provides an opportunity for students to pursue research in a wide variety of specialty areas, including neuroscience and developmental, cognitive, and social psychology. The program has a long history of preparing students for further advanced study in psychology and careers in research-related fields. The Psychology Department also offers a large bachelor’s program; a master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology; master’s and educational specialist degrees in School Psychology; and a Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology. Candidates must have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. The successful applicant will be expected to teach core courses in his/her area of expertise and courses that support the undergraduate psychology program. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach graduate and undergraduate courses in psychopharmacology and biological foundations of behavior as well as undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods. Candidates will also be expected to establish an independent program of research and to participate in departmental, college, and university governance. The department is committed to fostering an atmosphere of equity, diversity, and inclusivity within our undergraduate and graduate programs. Faculty members in the Experimental Program and the larger psychology department provide a collaborative and supportive environment for building a successful career.

Required Qualifications

Completed the Ph.D. degree by the August 2022 start date.

Preferred Qualifications

We are especially interested in applicants with interests in the biological/neural mechanisms of behavior and cognition, but specialization within this broad area is open. Candidates must have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. The successful applicant will be expected to teach core courses in his/her area of expertise and courses that support the undergraduate psychology program. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach graduate and undergraduate courses in psychopharmacology and biological foundations of behavior as well as undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods. Candidates will also be expected to establish an independent program of research and to participate in departmental, college, and university governance.

Education

A Ph.D. in an area of specialization that includes the biological/neural mechanisms of behavior and cognition.

Salary

Salary Commensurate With Experience

Posting Date

11/08/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. degree by the August 2022 start date. Review of applications will begin December 6th and continue until the position is filled. Application Materials should include:

• A letter of application describing their training, teaching, research interests, and a statement on how they incorporate aspects of diversity into their teaching and scholarship.
• Curriculum vitae
• Evaluations of teaching for all courses taught in the past three years• Examples of manuscripts or publications (Attachment 1)
• Names and contact information for three references (Attachment 2) Letters of recommendation (3) will be requested from candidates selected for interviews,
• Copies of transcripts with official transcripts requested from final candidates.

Faculty employment conditions

Must have a criminal background check

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.