Assistant Professor of Psychology – Lifespan Human Development/Aging/Gerontology

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Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University invites applications from outstanding candidates at the Assistant Professor level for a tenure-track position in lifespan human development/aging/gerontology to begin in Fall 2023. The ideal candidate will establish an externally funded research program that involves cutting-edge research using advanced statistical modeling to improve our understanding of the developmental processes/mechanisms involved in senescence. The position would intersect with the Department of Psychology strengths in developmental, cognitive, neurobehavioral, and/or social psychology. The Department of Psychology is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. We are seeking faculty who can contribute to the diversity and excellence in our programs and courses through their research, teaching and service. The position would be housed in the Department of Psychology at the Davie campus and will have access to resources provided by the Institute of Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health), the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, and the Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center of which FAU is a member. Candidates whose research programs have strong translational implications, particularly regarding health, will be given primary consideration. The type of research to be done by the proposed faculty member should demonstrate high potential for external funding from federal and state agencies.  More information about the department can be found at: http://www.psy.fau.edu .

Diversity and Inclusion are core values of the Department of Psychology. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity of thought in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

This position is part of a major strategic hiring initiative in the Charles Schmidt College of Science that will build on our areas of strength in Environment, Health, and Data Science. More information on our hiring initiative can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/science-hiring/ .

More information about the College of Science can be found at: http://science.fau.edu/ .

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in Psychology or a closely related discipline at the time of application. Post-doctoral experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience, demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded and independent research, and clear promise of excellent instructional capacity. Candidates should demonstrate skill in the understanding of cultural differences and be able to foster and create educational opportunities where all student populations thrive.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Dr. Monica Rosselli, Chair of the Search Committee, (mrossell@fau.edu ). Review of applications will begin January 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

College or Department:

College of Science

Location:

Davie

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2023-01-15-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
Required Documents:
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When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching experience and philosophy, a diversity statement, and contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.
Accommodations:
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