Assistant Professor of Psychology
Smith College

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Location:
Northampton, MA
Open Date:
Sep 4, 2024
Description:

The Department of Psychology at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Neuropsychology at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2025.  We are open to a broad range of content expertise addressing human neuropsychology (especially affective neuroscience, and/or assessment of neurological or clinical conditions that create neurodivergence such as autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, dementia, or traumatic brain injuries). Expertise in psychopharmacology is also welcome. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with undergraduate liberal arts students who hold a diverse range of demographic identities. Teaching responsibilities for this position will regularly include two courses per semester (sometimes two sections of the same course): a course in the introductory sequence (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Neuropsychology, or Research Methods), an intermediate course in an area of expertise that complements the current offerings (e.g., Neuropsychology Assessment, Brain, Behavior, and Emotion, or Psychopharmacology), an upper-level seminar (e.g., Seminar on Autism Spectrum Disorders) or another topic in the candidate's area of expertise, or Practicum Seminar affording students opportunities to engage with the neuropsychology assessment process with actual patients) plus academic advising and mentoring (e.g., conducting empirical research in the candidate's field of interest and/or illuminating career paths in neuropsychology assessment).  Other courses may be taught depending upon departmental needs in negotiation with the candidate. The successful applicant will maintain an active research program through which Smith students can obtain hands-on experience as researchers including presenting and writing research. The candidate's teaching and/or research should provide students with opportunities to work with neuropsychology assessment tools and/or encounter people seeking neuropsychology assessment services. We are especially interested in candidates whose methods include contemporary data-collection techniques (e.g., non-invasive methods of assessing behavior-brain relationships) and/or advanced statistics and/or mixed method data analysis. A Ph.D. in Psychology from an accredited doctoral program is expected by the time of appointment. The candidate's record should show specialization in neuropsychology or related work with humans. Licensure is not required. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Psychology are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts.  A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here.  The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Students may cross-enroll and faculty may cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Psychology may be found here. 

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty.  The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/153539 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, sample syllabus of a representative course, sample empirical research article, other relevant work sample (e.g., de-identified neuropsychology testing report), diversity/inclusion statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2024. 

Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.