| Position ID: | OSU-Psychology-OFSDS [#25825] |
| Position Title: | Open Faculty Search |
| Position Type: | Open Rank |
| Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Psychology |
| Appl Deadline: | none (posted 2023/09/20) |
| Position Description: |
Diversity Science Psychology College of Arts and Sciences
Position Overview
The Department of Psychology at The
Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor or tenured Associate Professor or Professor faculty position in
diversity science. We welcome applications from scholars who address topics
relevant to diversity and/or health equity in their research and
teaching/training, including but not limited to prejudice, implicit bias,
neural processes underlying biased perceptual processing, sampling bias,
measurement bias, measurement development, physical and mental health
disparities, and treatment bias in medical and mental health. As such, the
scholar could be hired into any one of our department training/research areas
including social, developmental, quantitative, clinical, cognitive, or behavioral
neuroscience and could affiliate with a cross-cutting initiative in the
department such as cognitive neuroscience or decision psychology. The scholar
would extend our department’s work in diversity by providing research and
training opportunities to our undergraduate and graduate students. We seek a
scholar with good prospects of external support. We seek applications from
faculty at all ranks and encourage applications from ABDs, postdocs, and those
with established scholarly records. This position
is a part of an Ohio State University Race, Inclusion and Social Equality
(RAISE) initiative (https://faculty.osu.edu/faculty-support/strategic-hiring-initiatives/raise-initiative). RAISE is interdisciplinary effort to enhance the university’s
world-class research program on topics such as health outcomes, educational
equity, economic opportunity, environment impacts, justice and public safety,
as well as the arts. Education and Experience Requirements Required: This appointment will begin Autumn 2024, and the successful
applicant must have defended the PhD before the start of employment. The PhD
may be in Psychology or a closely related field. ABDs are welcome to apply. All
candidates are expected to have a publication record commensurate with career
stage and a fundable research program with potential to make significant
contributions to knowledge regarding psychological science and racial and
health disparities. Desired: Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to graduate and
undergraduate supervision and instruction. Candidates
should demonstrate attentiveness to building a diverse intellectual community,
in line with OSU’s shared values (see below).
How to Apply Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Open-Faculty-Search_R89268-1. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on October 23, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Stephen Petrill at petrill.2@osu.edu
You will be presented with the opportunity to
attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please
include the following:
You will be asked for names
and contact information for three reference letters at a later date.
The College With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the
College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts
and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across
disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of
thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and
researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of
success.
Department Information The Department of Psychology (https://psychology.osu.edu/) is a central department on campus, with the third largest undergraduate
major at OSU, almost 140 graduate students, and approximately 50 tenure-stream
faculty. Our department aims to produce exceptional, innovative research to
advance knowledge about mind, brain, and behavior, with the goal of
understanding and improving the human condition. We value diversity in all its
forms and believe that it enhances our science. We seek colleagues who will
help us advance research topics that build on existing strengths and develop
and teach courses that will be attractive to graduate and undergraduate
students, both within and beyond our department.
The University Ohio State is
a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of
America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’
list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees
receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision
insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State
University’s Shared
Values include
Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and
Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes
differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and
upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is
a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves
and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become
a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our
future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State
University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting,
supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of
this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and
prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers
partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment
opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as
identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.
While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation
are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are
considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to
dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our
community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio
State is an NSF
ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western
Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio
State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse
metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide
range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities,
excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service,
transportation, and technology industries. Additional
information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition
to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four
regional campuses including Ohio State
Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in
addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color,
disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to
successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be
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