Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Department of Psychological Science

Position: The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Michigan University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Experimental Psychology to begin in August, 2019.  The Department is housed in the University’s science building and has access to a variety of human and animal research equipment including near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), a 64-channel electroencephalogram (EEG), human psychophysiology equipment, optogenetic equipment (for animals), rodent operant chambers, and histological equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities: Courses taught may include Physiological Psychology, Neuropsychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Individual Differences, in addition to general courses in the Psychology curriculum. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester, although grant-supported load reductions are possible. The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program.  Laboratory space and startup funds will be provided.  

Minimum Qualifications:  The minimum qualifications consist of a Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field and previous teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design including, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and assessment of outcomes; ability to conduct professional research; and ability to supervise students in research setting.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:  Previous neuroscience teaching experience; previous graduate psychology teaching experience; previous experience mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students; and previous experience developing an externally funded research program.

All required materials must be submitted electronically by Friday, September 28, 2018.  Applications received after this date will not be considered.  All applicants must submit a cover letter, a statement describing your approach to teaching, documentation of past teaching quality (e.g., student ratings), a research plan, CV, graduate transcripts, contact information (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers) for three references, and up to three selected reprints. To apply for this position please visit: https://employMe.nmu.edu. Further information may be requested from Dr. Joshua Carlson, Search Committee Chair, ([log in to unmask]; 906-227-2935).

Northern Michigan University, with 7,900 students and 177 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life.  See more at www.nmu.edu/marquette.  Additional information about the Department of Psychological Science and NMU may be found at http://www.nmu.edu/psychology and http://www.nmu.edu.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.