Associate or Full Professor Law-Psychology Program – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Department of Psychology seeks to hire a tenured Associate or Full Professor in the Law-Psychology Program. Responsibilities will include leading the interdisciplinary Law-Psychology Program; maintaining a productive program of research, including the pursuit of external funding; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and mentoring students. The content/specialty area is open with the successful candidate becoming a member of one or more of the department graduate programs (i.e., clinical; developmental; neuroscience and behavior; or social and cognitive). A courtesy appointment with the College of Law may be possible, depending on the candidate’s law qualifications.

Required Qualifications
• A Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology or a related field.
• An established and highly visible research program with a strong record of publications and external funding, relevant to law and/or psychology.
• A record of or a strong potential for effective administrative service and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications
• Credentialed training in law such as a J.D., M.L.S., or L.L.M.
• A record of recent or current competitive external funding.
• Successful community and professional engagement.
• Experience teaching and mentoring, broadly defined (e.g., teaching undergraduate, graduate, law, or professional courses).
• A record of or a strong potential for collaborative and/or interdisciplinary activities applicable to legal contexts.
• Research program that builds upon or complements existing department and/or University strengths.

About the Law-Psychology Program
Established in 1974, the UNL Law-Psychology Program is recognized nationally for its research on policy, law, and important social issues. The UNL program is the oldest ongoing integrated program in Law-Psychology and the only program of its type in the Big 10. The Department of Psychology and the College of Law jointly sponsor the program, which specializes in training scholars who apply psychology and other social and behavioral sciences to analyze empirical questions in law and policy. The Law-Psychology Program is also unique in the nation as a dual-degree program where psychology students also earn a J.D. or M.L.S. from the College of Law.

The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary research efforts with other units on campus, such as the College of Law; the Center on Children, Families, and the Law (CCFL); and the Public Policy Center (PPC). We are eager to welcome candidates who are committed to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment by promoting a sense of belonging, increasing resources, and addressing systemic inequities faced by students and scholars from historically excluded groups.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_240186. Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Applicants will be required to upload their curriculum vitae, which should detail how the candidate meets the required and preferred qualifications.

Candidates advancing to the next stage may be asked to submit additional materials (e.g., research statement, teaching statement, names of professional references, etc.) at a later time.

The University offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. The University is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.