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Psychology Academic Job Postings

Assistant Professor - Social Psychology (7/1/24 start date)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $99,100-$121,700. ​​
The posted UC Academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf).
The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $74,600-$97,200. ​
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. ​
​Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: September 26, 2023

Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Psychology (psychology.ucsd.edu) within the School of Social Sciences at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology, with an expected start date of July 1st, 2024.

We seek candidates interested in applying state-of-the-art approaches to classical topics (e.g., attitudes, close relationships, cooperation, emotion, health psychology, intergroup relations, social cognition) or to topics of emerging interest (e.g., collective action, morality, politics, responses to climate change) within social psychology. The selected candidate will be expected to (a) establish a high-quality research program; (b) teach graduate and undergraduate level courses and mentor students within the Department of Psychology; and (c) participate in department and university service.

The Department of Psychology is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are especially interested in candidates who possess a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At the time of application, candidates must be ABD (all but dissertation) or possess a PhD in social psychology or a closely related field. Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 publications or preprints in social psychology or a closely related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

By the time of appointment, candidates must possess a PhD in social psychology or a closely related field.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Publication or Preprint

  • Publication or Preprint

  • Publication or Preprint

  • Publication or Preprint (Optional)

  • Publication or Preprint (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03683

Help contact: mhedelstein@ucsd.edu

Assistant Professor - Computational Basis of Behavior (7/1/24 start date)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $99,100-$121,700. ​​
The posted UC Academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t1.pdf).
The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $74,600-$97,200. ​
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. ​
​Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: September 26, 2023

Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Mar 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Psychology (psychology.ucsd.edu) within the School of Social Sciences at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on computational and theoretical mechanisms of behavior and/or its neural bases, with an anticipated start date of July 1st, 2024.

We seek candidates interested in understanding behavior through mathematical models, computer simulations, novel approaches to information processing, and/or integration with large-scale neurodynamics, including those with solely theoretical research programs.

The selected candidate will be responsible for establishing a rigorous, high-quality research program that complements existing departmental strengths in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and/or Social Psychology. Additional responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses and mentoring students within the Department of Psychology, as well as participating in department and university service.

The Department of Psychology is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We are especially interested in candidates who possess a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in an academic setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At the time of application, candidates must have a PhD or be ABD (all but dissertation) in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 publications or preprints in a relevant field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

By the time of appointment, candidates must have a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Publication or Preprint

  • Publication or Preprint

  • Publication or Preprint

  • Publication or Preprint (Optional)

  • Publication or Preprint (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03684

Help contact: mhedelstein@ucsd.edu

Lecturer (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) Pool (2023-2024)

The Psychology Department is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background, and to nurturing and developing that talent. We are committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and we welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment.

The Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Diego, is generating an applicant pool of Lecturer Academic Year (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level instructors to teach courses in the Department of Psychology, on a temporary basis should an opening arise. Applicants will be selected from this pool for teaching throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. The number of positions varies from academic term to academic term, depending on the needs of the Psychology Department. The positions are in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus. Candidates must identify the specific course or courses they are applying to teach and quarters they are available.

Positions typically start at the beginning of an academic quarter, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, performance and the Department's mandate to maintain intellectual diversity. Appointments for fall quarter are usually reviewed as early as the preceding January and as late as September. Appointments for winter quarter are usually reviewed as early as May and June and as late as December. Appointments for spring quarter are usually reviewed as early as October and November and as late as March.

Teaching Responsibilities:
We are seeking lecturers who can teach large courses (200 or more students) and small classes (~150 students or fewer) in the variety of subjects.

General Duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include (but are not limited to) managing Teaching Assistants, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. Those teaching large courses are expected to work with, meet with, and mentor graduate student Teaching Assistants.

Applications should be submitted electronically via UCSD's Academic Personnel On-Line RECRUIT system: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03615AD