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Position Number 002272 Functional Title Assistant Professor of Psychology Position Type Tenure Stream Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Department of Psychology consists of 25 full-time faculty and offers a BA and BS in psychology, an MA in General Experimental Psychology, and the Ph.D. in developmental, clinical, cognitive, and social psychology (See https://psy.uncg.edu/ for more information). Position Summary The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for a tenure-track position in Developmental Psychology (Assistant Professor level), to begin August 1, 2025.

We seek someone to join an active and collaborative research department. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by August 1, 2025. The Department of Psychology consists of 25 full-time faculty and offers a BA and BS in psychology, including Disciplinary Honors, an MA in experimental psychology, and a PhD in developmental, cognitive, social, and clinical psychology (see http://psy.uncg.edu for more information).

All applicants should have a clear commitment to teaching courses in developmental psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels and be able to provide rich research experiences for our students. Candidates should show evidence of a strong, independent research program and should demonstrate potential to secure external funding. An ideal candidate would be able to build on areas of interest in the department, including social cognition and development, peer relations, and health-related cognition, with a preferred emphasis on late childhood and pre-adolescence. We welcome applicants outside of these areas.
UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Psychology Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in a metropolitan area of more than 1.7 million in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian mountains. UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have or anticipate having a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by August 1, 2025. Preferred Qualifications Tenure Status Tenure Track Special Instructions to Applicants We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. More information may be obtained from Dr. Jasmine DeJesus, Chair of the Developmental Search Committee (email: jmdejes2@uncg.edu). For additional information or to apply for this position (002272), please visit our website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/.

Applicants should submit:1. A cover letter, including the applicant’s name, current title/institution, a brief description of the applicant’s research focus, and a brief statement on how the applicant views their fit for the department.2. A CV.3. A research statement (up to 1500 words) on the applicant’s past research and future research goals if selected for the position.4. A teaching statement (up to 1000 words) that includes their teaching and mentoring style, courses they would be prepared and excited to teach, and the candidate’s experience or perspective on teaching and mentoring the UNCG student population.5. Up to 3 representative publications.

Applicants should also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation. Recruitment Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Org #-Department Psychology - 12215 Job Open Date 09/23/2024 For Best Consideration Date 11/01/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSA ADA Checklist ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - C, Writing - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Reaching - O Work Environment Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Teaching Philosophy Writing Sample(s) Research Statement Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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