Cornell University, Psychology
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Position Description
Department of Psychology
Cornell University
The Department of Psychology at Cornell University invites applicants for an open-rank, tenure-track position in aging/adult development to begin July 1, 2023. Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree, a strong record of published research, and interest or experience in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
We are seeking innovative scientists whose research
investigates aspects of developmental change. Applicants’ research should focus
on adulthood and aging, with other areas of specialization open. Candidates are
expected to lead a vigorous, externally funded, and internationally recognized
research program commensurate to the rank at which they are applying.
Candidates are also expected to contribute to our rigorous and innovative
curriculum at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The successful candidate can take advantage of the technological resources and collaborative environment of Cornell University to enhance their research program. The department has a broad base in psychology and neuroscience, is internationally recognized for its distinctive ecological perspective, and embraces interdisciplinary and translational approaches. The department has strong connections to Cornell’s Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, houses a fMRI scanner dedicated to research, and maintains significant research collaborations with the medical campus in New York City. The successful candidate also will have the opportunity to join initiatives such as Cornell’s Integrative Center for Developmental Science, the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics and Decision Research, and/or the Center for the Study of Inequality.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. For consideration, please upload a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and for applicants at the Assistant Professor rank, three letters of reference to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23717. For candidates applying at the Associate or Full professor ranks, confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later date.
For questions, please contact Corinna Loeckenhoff (CEL72@cornell.edu)
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Statement of contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
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