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The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions (Focus: Teaching and Advising) beginning August 16th, 2023. These positions are for 9-month non-tenure-earning renewable appointments of up to three years.

The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions (Focus: Teaching and Advising) beginning August 16th, 2023. These positions are for 9-month non-tenure-earning renewable appointments of up to three years. Renewal is based upon satisfactory performance review, staffing needs, and funding. Faculty could be eligible for promotion through the academic ranks. Summer teaching opportunities are available. The position involves teaching and advising undergraduate students. For one position, a background in neuroscience is preferred. Preferred qualifications include a PhD in psychology or related field; experience in teaching introduction to psychology, neuroscience, statistics, and a variety of courses; experience with undergraduate advising; and experience integrating principles of diversity/equity/inclusion into teaching activities.

The Psychology Department has 37 faculty, approximately 1400 undergraduate majors, 900 undergraduate minors, and 85 doctoral students. It is seated within the social sciences division of the College of Arts and Sciences. The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university located in Tuscaloosa, a city of 100,000 that was named an All-America City by the National Civic League. For more information visit the department website, http://www.pyschology.ua.edu, or contact Dr. Kristina McDonald, klmcdonald2@ua.edu.

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter that emphasizes teaching experience and teaching philosophy, 2) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 3) a CV, 4) unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5) names/contact information of three references. The candidate's commitment to and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion should be integrated into the cover letter and CV. Materials should be submitted via the University website at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51771. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by May 1, 2023; screening of applications will continue until position is filled.

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter that emphasizes teaching experience and teaching philosophy, 2) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 3) a CV, 4) unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5) names/contact information of three references. The candidate's commitment to and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion should be integrated into the cover letter and CV. Materials should be submitted via the University website at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51771. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by May 1, 2023; screening of applications will continue until position is filled.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. 

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