Job Description

Posting Number: F00954P

Department: Psychology

Salary Range: Negotiable

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Academic Year

Location: Richardson

Job Summary:

Position Description

The Department of Psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences ( BBS ) at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is adding two full-time tenure system faculty members (open rank) with a focus in developmental psychology. We invite applicants with strong programs of research, and who have strengths in applying novel methodological or analytical approaches to their work. An ideal candidate would have scholarly interests that synergize with current faculty members, support lifespan developmental research at one of our research centers, and whose expertise supports our thriving undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The research area is open, but we are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in infancy; early childhood disorders; and/or cognitive development. A successful candidate should demonstrate a clear program of research, a strong publication record, and evidence of or potential for receiving extramural funding, commensurate with rank. 

The appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience: A PhD or equivalent in Psychology or a related discipline is required. Candidates are expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: Postdoctoral training is desirable.

The Psychology Department and The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences ( BBS ) is a dynamic, interdisciplinary school at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). At a Carnegie R1 research university that is one of the fastest growing institutions in the US, BBS is in a period of rapid growth, investing in hiring new faculty, enhancing the support of doctoral students, and making strategic infrastructure investments to support its three departments (Psychology, Neuroscience, and Speech, Language, and Hearing). 

The Department of Psychology at UT Dallas includes over 40 full-time faculty members committed to excellence in research and teaching. Psychology faculty are leaders in their fields who use innovative experimental, observational, and brain imaging methods to answer theoretical and applied questions about human development, aging, human neuroscience and cognition, and social behavior. Many psychology faculty members have grants to support their work, actively publish their research in leading journals, and are leaders in their fields. Department faculty have opportunities to participate in one or more research centers, including The Center for BrainHealth , The Center for Children and Families , and The Center for Vital Longevity .  

Child developmental psychologists in the department are affiliated with the Center for Children and Families, a research center with a large community outreach component, working with hundreds of young children throughout the DFW area each year. Many of CCF's programs target populations traditionally underrepresented in science. This community outreach is a resource to researchers in both recruitment, community partnerships, and community engagement to better understand the needs and goals of all families to guide their research with children. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

·         Cover letter and full curriculum vitae summarizing their interests and their qualifications for the position.

·         Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

·         Statement of research interests describing (at a minimum) past, present, and future research and how they have fostered (or will foster) equitable and inclusive research environments.

·         A writing/publication sample; and 

·         Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Reviews will commence as completed applications are received and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on March 1st, 2025. Priority will be given to completed applications received by December 1st, 2024.

The University and Community 

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence. 

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.

About The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ... to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.

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