The Department of Psychology in Arts and Science at New York University seeks applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching position in its graduate master’s programs, pending final budgetary and administrative approval. This position will start in January or September 2022. 

The duties of the position include: 1) teaching courses in the master’s psychology programs, 2) student advising and research/thesis mentoring; and, 3) academic administration including co-creating a curriculum in computational cognitive and social science.

The ideal candidate will have extensive teaching experience in quantitative methods, such as statistics, data science, computational science, modeling, and/or experimental design across different fields of psychology. The candidate will be advising students who are pursuing academic or industry careers. The breadth and flexibility to mentor student research across a variety of psychological specializations from both theoretical and applied perspective are thus essential. In addition to advanced quantitative skills, we seek candidates with subject expertise in industrial/organizational, cognition/perception, or social psychology to teach course electives based on departmental needs.

Candidates should specify their knowledge of relevant software packages, programming languages, and data science methodologies in the cover letter and CV. Any experience with academic program administration should be described. Candidates should express a commitment to working with students from a diverse global population. A Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Computational Science from a reputable institution of higher education is required. 

Application Instructions 

Materials submitted must include evidence of teaching excellence in psychology, course evaluations, a letter of interest (including career goals, educational philosophy, experience mentoring student research, and/or professional practice areas), curriculum vitae, and research, scholarship, or professional work samples that demonstrate subject matter expertise and qualifications for the position as described. Diversity is an important part of NYU’s mission. In your statements, please describe the ways in which your (1) scholarship, (2) teaching and mentoring, and/or (3) service and engagement demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are particularly interested in hearing about (1) concrete steps you have taken (or are planning to take) to foster an inclusive intellectual environment in your research lab, in the classroom, in the department and on campus, and/or in your field more generally, and (2) how these steps connect with your broader views on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

To apply, see the following link https://apply.interfolio.com/94787 

For more information about the NYU Department of Psychology web site https://as.nyu.edu/psychology/current-faculty-searches.html. Review of applications will begin November 1st, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants selected as finalists will be asked to arrange for a minimum of three professional letters of recommendation to be sent. 

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