Research Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
- Employer
- University of Denver
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
- Date posted
- Oct 27, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Human Development & Family Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Psychology is a research-oriented department
which values a collaborative and integrative approach to
psychological science that fosters intellectual curiosity and
innovation. By investing in the people who comprise our department,
we aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment (see
www.du.edu/psychology
for more information). Our mission is to advance psychological
science by generating and sharing new knowledge through
collaborative scholarship, educating and mentoring student
scholars, and contributing to the public good.
Our department's vision, to be an inclusive intellectual community
that fosters discovery and innovation, is embedded within the
University of Denver's vision to be a great private university
dedicated to the public good. The University values Diversity and
Inclusive Excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on
how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of
constituents (to learn more about our commitments at the University
of Denver, please visit https://www.du.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Students and faculty in the Psychology Department actively
contribute to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence goals through
scholarship, teaching, and service.
The University of Denver is situated in the Denver metro area, a
vibrant and diverse urban center in the Rocky Mountain region that
is home to 2.8 million people. Our metropolitan location along the
Front Range of the Rocky Mountains supports faculty collaboration
across a number of local universities. The University, ranked in
the top 100 universities in the country, is comprised of
approximately 5,800 undergraduates (including nearly 500 psychology
majors), 5,700 graduate students, and over 700 full-time
faculty.
Position Summary
We seek candidates for a Research Assistant Professor position, non-tenure track, to begin as early as January 2022. These Research Assistant Professors will collaborate with Dr. Galena Rhoades on several federally-funded grants and contracts primarily focused on the evaluation of relationship education programs for youth, women, and couples. Research Assistant Professors will advance their own research by publishing from these projects and other existing datasets and through the collaborative development of new projects and grant applications. These positions are fully-funded for four years, with the expectation that the Research Assistant Professors will secure addition funding to continue thereafter. Successful applicants will have a strong program of research in basic science on couples and families and/or related interventions. Candidates should also be committed to working with diverse populations and advancing social justice. For those with interest and degrees in fields allowing for clinical practice, accumulating hours for licensure is also offered.
Essential Functions
- Work collaboratively with a team of other faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students to successfully implement large-scale descriptive and impact (randomized) evaluations of community-based programs for youth, women, and families.
- Liaise with community partners and programs for implementation of studies.
- Develop and maintain systems for accurate data collection and timely reports.
- Examine research questions from these and other basic science and/or intervention datasets.
- Disseminate findings through reports, briefs, conference and community presentations, publications in academic journals.
- Innovate in developing new projects and grant applications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- An outstanding record of research achievement and a strong commitment to research in family science.
- A commitment to community-based research and diverse populations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders and colleagues.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology or related field of study. ABD considered with completion date before January 1, 2022.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
- Excellent training and experience with a range of study designs and statistical analysis approaches.
- Background and/or demonstrated interest working in the community and with culturally diverse populations.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by
December 1, 2021.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only
applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The
University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including
medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO
pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that
empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about
the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your
application:
- CV
- Cover Letter including addressing how you will contribute to the College's and University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Research Statement
- Three Reprints/Preprints
- Names and contact information of three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity
of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status
protected by law.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory
completion of a criminal history background check.
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