Overview

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder (http://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/ ) invites applications for two (2) full-time Psychology Teaching Professors to begin Fall 2024. The Department has a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education. We seek instructors who have proven records of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, who will also help the department achieve its educational mission more broadly. These positions include teaching 4 courses each semester (or equivalent load) and departmental service that includes active engagement in pedagogical initiatives within the department and across campus. The successful candidates will be prepared to teach several psychology courses that align with department priorities. Department priorities include the instruction of lower division introductory courses (e.g., General Psychology or Statistics, courses aimed at introduction to fields in psychology such as Social Psychology, or Clinical Psychology), and upper division psychology courses (e.g., advanced special topics courses). We also encourage applications from candidates, including those with a multidisciplinary background, who have an interest in developing and teaching a lab and methods course. Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology or a related field. There may be a possibility to supervise therapy practicum for graduate students in our APA-approved Clinical Psychology program as part of the teaching load (for interested candidates who are licensed or license-eligible in Colorado). The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the worlds most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to the universitys 5 Nobel Prize winners, 5 National Medal of Science winners, 9 MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellows, 10 Pulitzer Prize winners, 51 Fulbright fellows since 2006, 21 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 10 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nations leading research institutions. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 42 tenure track faculty and 14 instructors. It offers separate bachelors degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 3,200+ majors. The department also offers doctoral graduate programs in 5 specialty areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology). Our mission is, through teaching, learning, research, and community outreach, to promote scholarship at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. We believe that our mission is best accomplished with individuals who come from diverse perspectives. Driving this mission is a deep, shared commitment to improving the human condition for all people. (For more information, https://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/departmental-mission and https://www.colorado.edu/psych-neuro/diversity-0

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

These positions include teaching 4 courses (or their equivalent) each semester, departmental service, and active engagement in pedagogical initiatives within the department and across campus (e.g., https://www.colorado.edu/program/learningassistant/). The successful candidates will be prepared to teach several psychology courses that align with department priorities. Department priorities include the teaching of General Psychology or Statistics, courses aimed at introduction to fields in psychology (e.g., Social Psychology or Clinical Psychology or others), and advanced psychology courses (e.g., upper division special topics courses).

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this full-time position will be $70,000-$75,000, salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Applicants should have a PhD in Psychology or a related field. Candidates who are ABD but will receive their degree before August 2024 are eligible.

What You Will Need

A strong commitment to undergraduate education.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. Cover Letter, which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Statement that includes your pedagogical philosophy and best practices
  4. Course Syllabus
  5. Diversity Statement, which addresses how the applicant has contributed to and will contribute to diversity and inclusion in teaching and service
  6. Audio or Video Recording of teaching (5 minutes; the recording does not have to be from an actual class and may be recorded without students present)
  7. Assignment Example
  8. Test/Exam Question Example
  9. Summary of anonymous student Teaching/Course Evaluations

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation.

For full consideration please apply by April 15, 2024.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
If you have technical difficulties submitting application information, please contact the CU Boulder Jobs help desk at 303-735-4357 or Submit a Request for Help.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Instructor-Teaching-Assistant-Professor/54897