The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University (Tempe campus) invites applications for two full-time Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor positions (rank is commensurate with the applicant’s experience) with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The positions are full-time, benefits-eligible, career-track (i.e., nontenure-eligible) positions renewable on an academic year basis (August 16 to May 15) contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. The successful candidates will be expected to teach four sections (likely a mix of online and in-person) per semester at the undergraduate level in support of the Neuroscience major and will participate in service to the university and profession as appropriate. Assigned courses will typically include one or more foundational courses (e.g., Introduction to Neuroscience, Research Methods in Neuroscience), along with one or more upper-division breadth courses in (e.g., Cognitive Neuroscience, Neuroscience of Learning and Motivation).
The Department of Psychology, which manages Arizona State’s Neuroscience major, is a vibrant community that is dedicated to educational excellence and groundbreaking research. The department aims to explore and advance the understanding of the mind, brain, thinking, feeling, and behavior through innovative research, education, and community engagement. The department's mission is rooted in solving complex psychological, biological, and social challenges through cutting-edge psychological science and neuroscience, and producing first-class educational programs for our growing undergraduate student populations. Our teaching faculty are a cohesive group committed to excellence in creating and delivering high quality undergraduate courses that foster student success. Many have presented at national and international teaching conferences and several have received awards for their innovation and excellence. Teaching Professor positions include the potential for promotion within the Teaching Professor ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full) and opportunities for summer teaching. See https://psychology.asu.edu/ for more information.
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Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. Neuroscience, Psychology, or closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, or related disciplines
- Expertise in cognitive neuroscience, broadly construed
- Experience with multiple teaching modalities, including online course development and teaching
- Familiarity with best practices in undergraduate education
- Professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter
Application Instructions: The application deadline is October 31, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the positions are filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials as pdf(s) to http://apply.interfolio.com/155403:
- A letter of application;
- A curriculum vitae or resume;
- Statement of teaching philosophy;
- Syllabi and course-related material (including evaluations, if available) for up to two courses you have taught;
- Three letters of recommendation, which should be uploaded by your recommenders to Interfolio directly.
Inquiries concerning the search should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Carolyn Cavanaugh-Toft, at carolyn.cavanaugh@asu.edu. Be sure to include “Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Search” in the subject line when sending e-mails.
Applicants will be expected to give a teaching demonstration if invited to interview.
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A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.
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