University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for two Assistant Professor (tenure track) positions in the area of ethnic/racial health disparities, with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2020. Successful candidates will be hired in one of three departments, with no more than one in any department: Anthropology, Sociology, or Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), as part of a college-wide cluster hire of three faculty in health disparities. We anticipate that at least one of these positions will be a joint appointment with the Africana Studies Institute. These hires demonstrate UConn and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Faculty have opportunities for connections to strong centers and institutes across the University, including the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP), the Human Rights Institute, the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, and the Health Disparities Institute. The University of Connecticut is ranked the best public university in New England and among the top 25 public universities in the U.S.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through high quality publications in top-tier venues and through mentoring of graduate students. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates will highlight a commitment to equity and be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement multiple perspectives as the foundation of a rich learning experience; integrate diverse experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and/or provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, populations, and intellectual interests.
Dec 12, 2019
Full time
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for two Assistant Professor (tenure track) positions in the area of ethnic/racial health disparities, with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2020. Successful candidates will be hired in one of three departments, with no more than one in any department: Anthropology, Sociology, or Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), as part of a college-wide cluster hire of three faculty in health disparities. We anticipate that at least one of these positions will be a joint appointment with the Africana Studies Institute. These hires demonstrate UConn and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Faculty have opportunities for connections to strong centers and institutes across the University, including the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP), the Human Rights Institute, the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, and the Health Disparities Institute. The University of Connecticut is ranked the best public university in New England and among the top 25 public universities in the U.S.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through high quality publications in top-tier venues and through mentoring of graduate students. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates will highlight a commitment to equity and be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement multiple perspectives as the foundation of a rich learning experience; integrate diverse experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and/or provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, populations, and intellectual interests.
University of Connecticut, Psychological Sciences Department
Avery Point Campus, Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT, USA
Assistant Professor in Residence, Psychological Sciences, UConn AVERY POINT
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks to fill a full-time faculty position at the Avery Point campus in Groton, Connecticut. This position is for a non-tenure track In-Residence faculty, which may lead to long-term multi-year contracts. Of particular interest are candidates with a background in cognition, perception, physiology, neurobiology, language, environmental, or other natural science areas. Other potential responsibilities include advising undergraduate majors and outreach activities for the Psychological Sciences Department at the Avery Point Campus.
Nov 12, 2019
Full time
Assistant Professor in Residence, Psychological Sciences, UConn AVERY POINT
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks to fill a full-time faculty position at the Avery Point campus in Groton, Connecticut. This position is for a non-tenure track In-Residence faculty, which may lead to long-term multi-year contracts. Of particular interest are candidates with a background in cognition, perception, physiology, neurobiology, language, environmental, or other natural science areas. Other potential responsibilities include advising undergraduate majors and outreach activities for the Psychological Sciences Department at the Avery Point Campus.
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States
The Department of Educational Psychology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in School Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will share the Neag School's commitment to excellent teaching and scholarship, exceptional service to students and the profession, as well as continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect. We are pursuing a faculty in School Psychology consistent with our strategic priorities to increase research and educational capacity within the School Psychology graduate program.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach appropriate courses in School Psychology, conduct research in School Psychology, engage in scholarly activities, mentor graduate students, and participate in outreach and service activities within the University and in the field of school psychology. In addition, the candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support research efforts in their areas of expertise.
The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 32,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University's network of campuses. Connecticut's commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
The Neag School of Education stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut. With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School also offers a five-year integrated bachelor's/master's program in teacher education and a one-year, post-baccalaureate teacher education program. According to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings of Best Graduate Schools, the Neag School ranks among the top 20 public graduate schools of education in the nation and has five specialty programs ranked in the top 25 nationally: Special Education; Elementary Education; Educational Psychology; Educational Administration; and Secondary Education.
The University of Connecticut's Educational Psychology program is ranked among the top 20 of its kind in the nation, per U.S. News & World Report. With 33 faculty members, the department is among the most productive at the University. In addition to the program in School Psychology, the Educational Psychology department has programs in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology; Special Education; Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation; Cognition, Instruction, and Learning Technology; Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development; and Educational Technology. We seek candidates who would like to join our APA-accredited and NASP-approved program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include teaching courses primarily within the School Psychology program; advising graduate students; engaging in research, including securing extramurally funding to support research efforts; and contributing to the program, department, School, University, and State through service and outreach.
Nov 06, 2019
Full time
The Department of Educational Psychology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in School Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will share the Neag School's commitment to excellent teaching and scholarship, exceptional service to students and the profession, as well as continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect. We are pursuing a faculty in School Psychology consistent with our strategic priorities to increase research and educational capacity within the School Psychology graduate program.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach appropriate courses in School Psychology, conduct research in School Psychology, engage in scholarly activities, mentor graduate students, and participate in outreach and service activities within the University and in the field of school psychology. In addition, the candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support research efforts in their areas of expertise.
The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 32,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University's network of campuses. Connecticut's commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
The Neag School of Education stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut. With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School also offers a five-year integrated bachelor's/master's program in teacher education and a one-year, post-baccalaureate teacher education program. According to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings of Best Graduate Schools, the Neag School ranks among the top 20 public graduate schools of education in the nation and has five specialty programs ranked in the top 25 nationally: Special Education; Elementary Education; Educational Psychology; Educational Administration; and Secondary Education.
The University of Connecticut's Educational Psychology program is ranked among the top 20 of its kind in the nation, per U.S. News & World Report. With 33 faculty members, the department is among the most productive at the University. In addition to the program in School Psychology, the Educational Psychology department has programs in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology; Special Education; Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation; Cognition, Instruction, and Learning Technology; Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development; and Educational Technology. We seek candidates who would like to join our APA-accredited and NASP-approved program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include teaching courses primarily within the School Psychology program; advising graduate students; engaging in research, including securing extramurally funding to support research efforts; and contributing to the program, department, School, University, and State through service and outreach.
