Job Summary
The Department of Psychology in the College of Science at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
We are seeking candidates who investigate the complex interplay between cognition, emotion, and behavior and factors such as stress, depression, and / or anxiety to evaluate their bidirectional impact on brain or physical health.
Candidates with expertise in Cognitive Psychology (e.g., perception, attention, memory, problem solving, reasoning, decision making, or language) are especially encouraged to apply.
However, we welcome applications from all candidates engaged in research aimed at developing interventions that can enhance cognitive, symptomatic, and / or functional wellness in diverse populations, such as older adults or individuals grappling with chronic health conditions, trauma survivors, students, or underrepresented groups.
UTA is establishing a Clinical Imaging Research Center that will house a 3 Tesla MRI dedicated to research. The university also plans to launch the Arlington Study of Healthy Aging, an interdisciplinary initiative aimed at understanding the mechanisms of age-related functional decline.
Competitive applications that align with these strategic initiatives will be given special consideration. CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service, and will be expected to supervise graduate and / or undergraduate student research and teach graduate and / or undergraduate courses.
- Required Qualifications Minimum requirements for this position include : (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, or closely related discipline;
- 2) strong publication record or strong publication potential; (3) evidence of existing funding or potential to develop a strong research program with external funding;
and (4) commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions for Eligibility Department Information The Department of Psychology, which is housed within the College of Science, offers both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Psychology (Specialization in Industrial / Organizational Psychology), a Master of Science in Learning Analytics, and a Ph.
D. in Experimental Psychology. Additional information about our graduate and undergraduate programs can be found at . Working Title