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Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology (Human Development)

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 13, 2023
Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Job Summary:

We seek a candidate who is able to contribute to the department's expertise in human development. Expertise in adolescent development is particularly desirable. Particular attention will be given to scholars whose research, training, and teaching addresses fundamental processes of human social development that relate to modern issues faced by youth in community and educational settings.

Departmental Information: The Department of Educational Psychology's mission is to advance education-related theory and methodology; to improve knowledge about the biological, psychological, technological, and social processes of learning, development, and mental health in diverse populations; and to enhance learning and mental health in educational and community contexts through innovative educational interventions and effective prevention/intervention programs.

The Department of Educational Psychology (https://edpsych.education.wisc.edu/) offers both undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as graduate degrees (PhD and MS), in the area of Human Development. The Human Development Program Area is housed within the Department of Educational Psychology, along with programs in Learning Sciences, Quantitative Methods, and School Psychology. The Human Development program also has strong ties with the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (https://www.wcer.wisc.edu/) and the Waisman Center (https://www.waisman.wisc.edu/).

The Department of Educational Psychology is currently ranked as the #1 Department of Educational Psychology according to the U.S. News & World Report. Madison, Wisconsin is one of the most livable cities in the United States. The department and university provide a stimulating and supportive environment for research, teaching, and programmatic funding with a strong value on collaborative and interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties: The successful candidate will actively participate in the research, teaching, and training programs of the Department of Educational Psychology. Candidates are expected to (a) establish and maintain a research program that involves success in publishing empirical research and active pursuit of external funding to support scholarly activities, (b) teach courses in the candidate's general and specific areas of expertise, and (c) effectively mentor students.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
Doctorate in Educational Psychology, Psychology or any related field, by August 2023 start date

Qualifications:

Candidates should have earned or be completing a PhD or terminal degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology or related field. Evidence of established research and scholarship

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 21, 2023

Additional Information:

The Department of Educational Psychology resides in the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength.

The UW-Madison School of Education is dedicated to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive learning/working environment for students, faculty, and staff. At the School of Education, we acknowledge that, historically, bias, prejudice, racism, discrimination, and hate have taken many forms, and we commit to take action to create a school that is welcoming to all.

How to Apply:

Please click "" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) research statement, (d) teaching statement, and (e) three samples of representative publications. Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references as a part of the online application. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by Friday, September, 16, 2022; however, this position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact:

Amy Bellmore
abellmore@wisc.edu
608-263-3883
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/EDUC PSYCHOLOGY

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

263131-FA

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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