Assistant Professor in Psychology (Biological Psychology/Behavioral Neuroscience) Job at Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

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  • Appalachian State University
  • Boone, NC

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Psychology (Biological Psychology/Behavioral Neuroscience)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Psychology - 250800

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field with training in Animal Models in Behavioral Neuroscience.

ABD will be considered, but must successfully complete the degree before position start date.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
  • Behavioral Neuroscience; Psychopharmacology
  • The Department is particularly interested in applicants committed to undergraduate education and creating pedagogical and empirical collaborations.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Description of the Department or Unit
The mission of the Dr. Wiley F. Smith Department of Psychology is to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service in order to promote and advance understanding of the science of psychology, its application, and its utility to our students, fellow scholars, the University, and the public.

The department has 38 full-time faculty members (34 tenure-track) and master’s programs in Psychological Science, Industrial-Organizational and Human Resource Management, and School Psychology, as well as a newly launched Doctor of Psychology Program in Clinical Psychology (established Fall 2019). There are approximately 1400 undergraduate psychology majors and 80 full-time graduate students. Additional information about the Department of Psychology, the University, and the surrounding area is located on the Psychology website .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach 3 courses per semester to students of a variety of backgrounds. Undergraduate courses will likely include biological psychology and other topics in the candidate’s area of research.

Graduate courses will likely include Biological Bases of Behavior. There are expectations of this role to establish a program of empirical inquiry to include peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and external grant applications. This role will also be expected to involve undergraduate and graduate students in their research programs.

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/01/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/15/2024

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Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Job Tags

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