Assistant Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience

Wilkes University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin August 2022. We seek a person with expertise in the biological underpinnings of behavior in an area related to Behavioral Neuroscience/Psychophysiology. The successful candidate will be involved in the continued development of our newly established Neuroscience major. The candidate will be expected to teach advanced undergraduate courses including Research Methods, Behavioral Neuroscience Seminar, and specialty courses in their area of expertise. The typical teaching load is 12 credits per semester.

Candidates should have broad training in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology, must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching, and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. Candidates will also be expected to develop an active research program involving undergraduate students, advise undergraduate students, and perform university and professional service. Preference will be given to candidates who embrace the University's culture of developing mentoring relationships. A Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience at the time of appointment is required. ABD's will be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2022. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,260 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,250 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.

Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.

To apply, please visit - https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/wilkesuniversitycareers/jobs/1989882-1935.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of course evaluations (if available), graduate transcripts, and research statement. Please also include a statement that covers the following three elements: teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and diversity. Additionally, please arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly from each author to: Ms. Andrea Rizzo (andrea.rizzo@wilkes.edu), Administrative Assistant for the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by December 15, 2021, however, applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.