Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Summary: The Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The department is interested in candidates who explore the interactions between cognition, emotion, and behavior, particularly in relation to stress, depression, or anxiety, and their effects on brain or physical health. Expertise in Cognitive Psychology, such as perception, attention, memory, problem solving, reasoning, decision-making, or language, is especially encouraged. However, the department is open to all candidates engaged in research aimed at developing interventions to enhance cognitive, symptomatic, and/or functional wellness in diverse populations.

Key Initiatives: UTA is launching a Clinical Imaging Research Center featuring a 3 Tesla MRI dedicated to research. Additionally, the Arlington Study of Healthy Aging is being developed to explore age-related functional decline. Applicants whose work aligns with these initiatives will be given special consideration.

Benefits: UTA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The full value of these benefits can be assessed using the UTA Compensation Tool.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality research, teaching, and service.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student research.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Strong publication record or potential for significant research contributions.
• Evidence of existing funding or the potential to secure external funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Department Information: The Department of Psychology at UTA offers a variety of degree programs, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Master of Science in Learning Analytics, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology. More details can be found at UTA Department of Psychology.

University Information: UTA is a prominent institution located in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a dynamic area with a diverse population of over 7 million people. UTA is recognized as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and has been lauded for its support of veterans and its promotion of social mobility. The university is also designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). UTA is currently in an exciting phase of growth, with initiatives like RISE 100 aimed at expanding its research capabilities by recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty.

EEO Statement: UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, and gender expression. UTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Application Instructions: To apply, please visit https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29307 and submit the following materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter (2-page maximum)
3. Statement of Research Interests and Goals (3-page maximum)
4. Statement of Teaching Interests and Expertise (3-page maximum)
5. Representative Publications (3 maximum)
6. Names and Contact Information of Three References

Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin on October 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information: For questions, please contact Dr. Hunter Ball at hunter.ball@uta.edu.

For more information about UTA, please visit https://www.uta.edu/uta.