Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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- Faculty Jobs
- Social Sciences, Psychology & Behavioral Science
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in neuroscience of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2023. This position is part of the Department of Psychology and the Center for Innovative Research in Autism (CIRA). CIRA focuses on enhancing existing expertise in autism and NDD and build a diverse group of basic, clinical and translational researchers at UA. Under the auspices of the College of Arts & Sciences, the CIRA is a state-of-the-art research, training, education, and service facility that brings together investigators from diverse disciplines who share interest and expertise in autism. The mission of CIRA centers around; i) facilitating interdisciplinary, innovative research on autism; ii) providing research and training opportunities for faculty and students; iii) serving as a collaborative foundation for autism researchers; iv) providing assessment, evaluation, and referral through the Autism Clinic; and v) disseminating research findings to improve outcomes for children and adults with autism and their caregivers.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and will have completed post-doctoral training in a relevant area of neuroscience or psychological sciences. We seek a candidate with an active research program who has the promise of securing extramural funding to support basic and translational research in autism. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: i) neurogenetics of autism; ii) neurobiology of autism; iii) neuroimaging: functional MRI, structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, MR spectroscopy. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about collaborating with researchers from other disciplines and working in multi-disciplinary teams. The doctoral degree in Psychology or Neuroscience is preferred, but candidates with degrees in other related fields will be considered. As Assistant Professor in CIRA, the successful candidate will have an active research lab that involves both undergraduate and graduate students. He or she will be expected to serve as primary advisor to students in the Psychology Department’s doctoral program as well. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses appropriate to their area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to departmental and university service.
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The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
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Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
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