Assistant Professor in Psychology – Neuroscience - JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
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Assistant Professor in Psychology – Neuroscience - 0405590
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL STUDIES
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
The Department of Psychology at James Madison University (JMU) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2014 whose emphasis is in the area of Behavioral Neuroscience. A scholar who utilizes comparative models in understanding behavior is preferred. Primary teaching responsibilities will include regularly teaching our undergraduate Biopsychology course. Additional teaching responsibilities will include courses within the faculty member’s areas of expertise and interest that are needed by our department such as a neuroscience-related capstone seminar or laboratory experience, Comparative Animal Behavior, Drugs and Behavior, Statistics, Research Methods or General Education courses. The faculty member in this position will be expected to develop an active program of scholarship that involves students in research. Supervision of honors projects and independent study projects are typical components of a faculty member’s assignment. Our faculty serve as academic advisors to Psychology majors and contribute to service activities of the department and university.
The minimum qualifications for this position include: completed doctoral degree in Biological Psychology or Behavioral Neuroscience by fall 2014; prior college teaching experience; strong interest in undergraduate instruction and knowledge of best practices in Psychology Pedagogy and documented history of scholarship and interest in continuing research that engages undergraduate students. Our department is proud of our focus on best practices in undergraduate psychology education. We seek to hire additional faculty who might enhance our commitment to helping students recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. We also value other strengths that candidates might bring such as contributions to our M.A. in Psychological Sciences Program, our Behavior Analysis concentration or demonstrated potential for obtaining external funding for research.
To apply go to https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0405590. Salary will be commensurate with experience. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer and the Department of Psychology has a commitment to diversity. Individuals who are prepared to help our students learn about the role of culture in the development and expression of individual and social behavior are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicant review will begin November 10, 2013 and will continue until suitable candidates are found. In addition to completing the faculty profile the following materials should be submitted online: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, experience and philosophy that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and quality, a description of current research program and future plans (Other Document #1) and names and contact information for three references. References will receive an e-mail requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation online. Questions about the position should be directed to the Search Chair, Dr. Jeff Dyche (dyc...@jmu.edu; 540 568-4965).