Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychology/Neuroscience
About the role
The Department of Psychology at UNT Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Psychology Department with a Neuroscience specialization.
We seek a scholar committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service at a growing urban university dedicated to student success. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching neuroscience courses (e.g., Neuroscience Methods Laboratory, Capstone Research in Neuroscience) in the Psychology program; maintain an active research program; and contribute to departmental and university service.
We are particularly interested in student-centered, innovative, and energetic candidates who can contribute to the Psychology department through the expansion of the B.S. in Psychology-Neuroscience concentration program and the enhancement of undergraduate research in neuroscience, in addition to excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities
- Teaching Neuroscience Courses such as Neuroscience Methods, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Drugs & Behavior
- Mentoring undergraduate research in Neuroscience
- Expertise in neuroscience methods leading to publication
- Teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field (or equivalent degree)
- Record of teaching excellence in neuroscience-related courses
- Demonstrated potential/evidence for scholarly research and publication commensurate with academic rank
- Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Capacity to teach the Psychology-Neuroscience courses and perform neuroscience research
Qualifications
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based neuroscience research methods
- Experience developing and delivering an integrated psychology and neuroscience curriculum
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with students and colleagues
Skills
- Ability to teach the Psychology-Neuroscience courses and perform neuroscience research
Benefits
Commensurate with experience.
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility