What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Psychology position at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
998099
Functional Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Position Type
Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Psychology consists of 25 full-time faculty and offers a BA and BS in psychology, an MA in General Experimental Psychology, and the Ph.D. in developmental, clinical, cognitive, and social psychology (See https : / / psy.uncg.edu / for more information).
Position Summary
The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track position (Open Area of Specialization; Assistant Professor level) to begin August 1, 2025.
We seek someone to join an active and collaborative research department. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by August 1, 2025. The Department of Psychology consists of 25 full-time faculty and offers a BA and BS in psychology, including Disciplinary Honors, an MA in experimental psychology, and a PhD in developmental, cognitive, social, and clinical psychology (see http : / / psy.uncg.edu for more information).
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in research methods and statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should also be able to provide rich research experiences for our students. Candidates should show evidence of a strong, independent research program and should demonstrate potential to secure external funding. An ideal candidate would complement areas of interest in the department.
UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Psychology Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.7 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian mountains. UNCG is an EOE / AA / M / F / D / V employer and is strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must have or anticipate having a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by August 1, 2025.
Preferred Qualifications
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
We will begin reviewing applications on February 24th, 2025, and will continue until the position is
filled. More information may be obtained from Dr. Brittany Cassidy, Chair of the Open Area
Search Committee (email : bscassid@uncg.edu ). For additional information or to apply for this
position (998099), please visit our website at https : / / spartantalent.uncg.edu / .
Applicants should submit :
1. A cover letter, including the applicant's name, current title / institution and a brief description of the applicant's research focus.
2. A CV.
3. A research statement (up to 1500 words) on the applicant's past research and future research goals if selected for the position.
4. A teaching statement (up to 1000 words) that includes their teaching and mentoring style, courses they would be prepared and excited to teach, and the candidate's experience or perspective on teaching and mentoring the UNCG student population.
5. Up to 3 representative publications.
While completing the online application, candidates will be asked to enter the names / email addresses of three referees, who will be prompted to upload reference letters.
Recruitment Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Org #-Department
Psychology - 12215
Job Open Date
01 / 21 / 2025
For Best Consideration Date
02 / 24 / 2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
FLSA
