Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychological Sciences

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University (Houston, Texas) is now accepting applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin fall 2023. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the start of the appointment. This is a two-year appointment.

The successful applicant will teach four courses a year, split across the Fall and Spring semesters. We are seeking individuals to primarily teach courses in the area of graduate-level statistics and research methods such as meta-analysis, psychometrics, multilevel modeling, and structural equation modeling to name a few. The candidate may also be asked to teach other elective graduate courses in their area of specialization.

Salary for the position is $70,000 and moving expenses are not included with the position.

We encourage everyone to apply, especially those individuals who have been historically underrepresented in academia: people of color, LGBTQI people, women, people with disabilities, veterans, people of any age or family status. We strive to actively counter prejudice and to create a working environment that is inclusive and equitable.

The Department of Psychological Sciences trains doctoral students in cognitive and affective neuroscience; health psychology; human factors/human-computer interaction (HF/HCI); and industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology. The Department also offers professional master’s programs in our HF/HCI and I/O programs.

Rice University is a comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities. In 2021, the Department of Psychological Sciences was ranked 6th in Best Colleges for Psychology in America by Niche. More information about the department is available on our website: http://www.psychology.rice.edu .

The deadline for receipt of applications is July 1, 2023. Ph.D. is required by time of appointment. Application materials include: (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching statement, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (5) a description of how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Rice through your teaching, research, and/or service, and (6) three letters of recommendation. Applications can be found here: apply.interfolio.com/126003

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