Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Department
00143 - Psychology Department
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
August 2024
Details
Career-line faculty position at the University of Utah. The Department of Psychology at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time, benefited teaching faculty position (called career-line at the university) to support our growing undergraduate major. The position will begin in August for the start of the Fall 2024 semester. We welcome applications from any area of psychology including (but not limited to) those that complement the department's existing emphasis areas in cognitive, clinical, developmental, health, quantitative, and/or social psychology. The faculty member will teach courses such as research methods and statistics along with broad or upper-level content courses that are focused in the candidate's specific area of expertise. Candidates should provide evidence of an excellent and sustained record of teaching, commensurate with their career stage. Hiring may be at the Assistant or Associate level. A 3:3 teaching load is expected.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must have earned or anticipate earning a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the start date of the position.
The University of Utah is a member of the Association of American Universities ( AAU) located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. With an enrollment of 34,000 students, it is the flagship university for the state of Utah.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a diversity statement, and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Other materials may be requested after the initial candidate review.
Open Date
12/07/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01150CF
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Department
00143 - Psychology Department
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
August 2024
Details
Career-line faculty position at the University of Utah. The Department of Psychology at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time, benefited teaching faculty position (called career-line at the university) to support our growing undergraduate major. The position will begin in August for the start of the Fall 2024 semester. We welcome applications from any area of psychology including (but not limited to) those that complement the department's existing emphasis areas in cognitive, clinical, developmental, health, quantitative, and/or social psychology. The faculty member will teach courses such as research methods and statistics along with broad or upper-level content courses that are focused in the candidate's specific area of expertise. Candidates should provide evidence of an excellent and sustained record of teaching, commensurate with their career stage. Hiring may be at the Assistant or Associate level. A 3:3 teaching load is expected.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must have earned or anticipate earning a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the start date of the position.
The University of Utah is a member of the Association of American Universities ( AAU) located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. With an enrollment of 34,000 students, it is the flagship university for the state of Utah.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a diversity statement, and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Other materials may be requested after the initial candidate review.
Open Date
12/07/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01150CF
Type
Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Commitment Statement - Explain how you will further the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment.
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
