Assistant Professor – Social Psychology, Oxford, Ohio
Job no: 502435
Department: Psychology
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Faculty
Categories: Teaching
Status: Full Time
Temporary: No
| Job Title: | Assistant Professor – Social Psychology |
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| Job Summary: | Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in social psychology. The position involves teaching social psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, maintaining an active program of research, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and providing service to the department and institution. Appointment begins Fall 2024. |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Ph.D. in Social or Health Psychology by date of appointment. |
| Desired Qualifications: | Consideration may be given to candidates with strong ability to contribute expertise to the social psychology of health and well-being, the unifying theme of the social psychology program at Miami University. Particular consideration may be given to applicants whose research focuses on social determinants of health, including social connectedness, prejudice and discrimination, socioeconomic status, health behavior engagement, and emotion/motivation, among others. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 2-4 representative publications/pre-prints (upload as “writing sample”), teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (recommended 3 pages), and research statement (recommended 3 pages). The cover letter should articulate the relevance of the applicant’s work to social determinants of health and identify potential connections with researchers throughout the department and/or university. Inquiries may be addressed to Search Committee Chair Jeffrey Hunger at socialpsychsearch@miamioh.edu. |
| Diversity Statement: | Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. |
| EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: | Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223. |
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| Benefit Eligible: | Yes |
| Date to Begin Screening Applicants: | Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. |
| To Apply | Click here to apply for the position. |
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For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.
Advertised: 11 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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