Assistant Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Full-time

Wilkes University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin August 2024.

We seek a person with expertise in the biological underpinnings of behavior in an area related to Behavioral Neuroscience / Psychophysiology.

The successful candidate will be involved in the continued development of our Neuroscience major. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach a variety of courses in Behavioral Neuroscience as well as core courses including Research Methods.

The typical teaching load is 21 credits over two semesters (3-4 load).

Candidates should have broad training in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate teaching and can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity.

The new faculty member will also be expected to develop an active research program involving undergraduate students, advise undergraduate students, and perform university and professional service.

We also have a NeuroTraining and Research Center that can be used for research and mentoring. Preference will be given to candidates who embrace the University's culture of developing mentoring relationships.

A Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field is required at the time of appointment is required. ABDs will be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2024.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Psychology is the largest major within the College of Arts and Sciences and Neuroscience is a popular major at Wilkes University.

We also have a very active Neuroscience Club, Psychology Club, and chapter of Psi Chi. We highly value undergraduate student-faculty research, and faculty regularly present with undergraduate student co-authors at regional and national conferences.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs.

The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

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