Visting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Psychology - Tenders Global

Visting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Psychology

Wesleyan University

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Job Posting Number F00387
Position Title Visting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Psychology
Department Psychology Department-1019
Job Category Faculty Posting
Position Type Full-Time
Position Details The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University invites applications for a visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level in neuroscience. The initial appointment is for one year. The visitor course load is five courses per academic year. The courses taught will contribute to both the Psychology Department as well as the interdisciplinary Neuroscience & Behavior program. Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, statistics, and a small seminar for first-year students as well as contributing to a team-taught core course in Behavioral Neurobiology. In addition, service to the department and program will include advising undergraduate majors. The Psychology Department currently has 18 full-time faculty members in the areas of neuroscience, psychopathology, cognitive, developmental, cultural, and social psychology. Wesleyan faculty have a strong commitment to both scholarship and undergraduate teaching. The appointment will begin September 1, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D.in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field within one year of hire.
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Special Instructions To Applicants You will be required to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are (1) a cover letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) teaching evaluations if available, and (6) no more than two reprints (uploaded as one document). As part of the teaching statement, we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body, as well as any experience teaching, whether as a graduate student or in a professional development or training program.
You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please double-check the accuracy of the email addresses and phone numbers of the referees you name to ensure that you have the most up-to-date contact information for each one).
Additional Information Applications received by March 23, 2024 will receive full consideration.
Inquiries about this position can be sent to Professor Lisa Dierker, Department of Psychology Chair, at [email protected] .
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Quick Link https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10325

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