Open Rank Faculty

Psychology

Search 1597 - Posted March 8, 2024

The Psychology program at Emporia State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track  position, to begin August 2024. We are seeking an Experimental Psychologist or Behavioral Neuroscientist with specialization in biological psychology, psychophysiology, health psychology, neuroscience, or ethology, broadly defined. We are seeking a colleague who is passionate about undergraduate teaching, research, and mentorship.

The Psychology program has a newly renovated animal vivarium, suitable for research with rats and undergraduate coursework in operant conditioning. We encourage applicants who have experience conducting research in rodent models. We also encourage applicants with innovative ideas regarding the use of our vivarium.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise. Candidates should be able to teach some core program requirements, for example Learning & Cognition, Research Methods, Sensation & Perception, and Developmental Psychology. Candidates may also contribute electives in their area of specialization, for example Physiological Psychology, Drugs & Behavior.
• Engaging in scholarly research on topics of expertise via peer-reviewed publications and academic presentations.
• Supervising undergraduate student research.

• The candidate in this position also could:
• Mentor graduate teaching assistants.
• Mentor students in the Experimental Psychology M.S. program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary:  $54,000 - $65,300 in an annual basis.
• Qualifications and previous experience will be considered for placement of base rank and salary. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.