Assistant Professor of Psychology 101310
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Job no: 495706
Work type: Faculty Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Psychology
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| Position Number: | 101310 |
| Position Title (Classification Title): | Assistant Professor of Psychology 101310 |
| Working Title: | Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology |
| Job Summary: | The University of West Florida Department of Psychology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2025. The position includes the following duties: 1) teaching courses at the undergraduate level, 2) establishing an active program of research involving undergraduate students, and 3) service to the department, college, university, and profession. The teaching load is 3:3 (three 3-credit courses per fall and spring semesters). While the area of specialization is open, preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Cognitive Neuroscience, Sensation & Perception, Biological Psychology, and/or Cognitive Psychology. The successful candidate for the position will have completed a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university and strong evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate level. Successful candidates will also demonstrate potential for success in pursuing extramural funding and the ability to supervise, mentor and involve students in research. This person will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in areas such as cognitive neuroscience (e.g., Brain, Behavior, & Experience), cognitive psychology (e.g. Memory & Cognition), sensation and perception, research methodology, and/or courses in their area of specialty. |
| Department | Dept of Psychology |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum requirements for this position include having earned a doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university. All but dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered if they can demonstrate excellence in teaching and/or research. |
| Position Qualifications: | Minimum requirements for this position include having earned a doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited university. All but dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered if they can demonstrate excellence in teaching and/or research. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Area of specialty is open with preference given to candidates with expertise in Cognitive Neuroscience, Biological Psychology, Sensation & Perception, and/or Cognitive Psychology. |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours | 8am - 5pm, may vary with course assignment |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Preferred Response Date: | November 3 , 2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. |
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