Job Description

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, a current version of curriculum vita, a teaching statement as well as copies of teaching evaluations, a research statement, a statement focused on your approach to teaching and research supervision with a diverse student population, as well as the names of three professional references to the Interfolio link http://apply.interfolio.com/155828

The review of applications will begin on October 20, 2024  but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted via Interfolio, applications submitted through careers.umich.edu will not be reviewed.
 

Job Summary

The Department of Behavioral Sciences in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) invites applications from well-qualified candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Psychology beginning Fall 2025.

We seek to hire an outstanding scholar and teacher with research interests in human cognition. Evidence of research potential and teaching excellence is required.

Our faculty have a 2:2 teaching load. Successful candidates will be expected to teach Applied Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory, Sensation and Perception, undergraduate and graduate Statistics, or Introduction to Brain and Behavior.

All tenure track faculty are expected to develop an independent program of research in their area of specialization. We especially value candidates who have demonstrated interest in involving students in research, as all tenure-track faculty are expected to provide research opportunities to our students, both undergraduate and graduate. Our discipline views undergraduate research as a top priority in psychology majors? education at UM-Dearborn. A main area of service we expect for this faculty member is the advising of both undergraduate and graduate students in their theses and independent research projects. In addition, tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in departmental and university governance. Furthermore, we prioritize an inclusive work environment and invite the candidate to share their approach to fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere within the department.
 

Who We Are

The University of Michigan-Dearborn was founded in 1959 on 200 acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn, Michigan. As one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan, we serve over 8,000 students and provide high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education programs that embody the prestige of the University of Michigan name. Our mission is rooted in commitment to the well-being and diversity of Metro Detroit, fostering a caring, dynamic, intellectual, and socially welcoming environment.

We distinguish ourselves by building and nurturing intentional, mutually beneficial partnerships with local industries, governments, and community organizations. Our faculty are recognized for their excellence in scholarship and teaching and are actively engaged in professional and academic service. UM-Dearborn offers ample opportunities for creative, collaborative research, practice-based learning, and community engagement through scholarly and educational partnerships.

Faculty have the privilege to work closely with their students, 47% of whom are first-generation college students, 46% Pell grant eligible, and 31% students of color. The average class size is 25 students, and 69% of classes have fewer than 30 students. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UM-Dearborn among the best regional universities in the Midwest. In 2024, UM-Dearborn was ranked the number one regional public university in Michigan and third in the Midwest. The university is also recognized on Forbes' list of America's Top Colleges. For more information, please visit our website at www.umdearborn.edu.

Dearborn is a vibrant and diverse community, centrally located within one of America?s largest business regions. The area provides a variety of urban, suburban, and rural environments within a reasonable commute, including Detroit, its suburbs, and Ann Arbor.

Required Qualifications*

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline by the time the position starts and must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship, including courses in Cognitive Psychology and Statistics that address core area needs. New faculty hired at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to establish an independent research program.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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