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Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior - University of New England
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Posted Oct 10
The Department of Psychology at the University of New England invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Animal Behavior starting in the 2020-2021 academic year. The University of New England is one of less than a dozen institutions in the U.S. to offer a B.S. in Animal Behavior. The successful applicant will join a growing program in a dynamic and vibrant department offering programs in Animal Behavior, Psychology, and Neuroscience.
Review of applications will begin October 30, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please navigate to the University’s HR site {https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/6334} to submit the following materials:
For more information, please visit the department website at http://www.une.edu/cas/psych or contact the department chair, Dr. Patricia Long at [email protected].
The University of New England is a private nonprofit comprehensive university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine. The Department of Psychology is located on the Biddeford campus, approximately 30 minutes south of Portland. Biddeford’s waterfront campus provides easy access to city-based amenities, rocky coastline, sandy beaches, and nearby mountains, and Portland was recently named one of top 25 best places to live by U.S. News and World Report. Come join us on the beautiful coast of Maine!
Responsibilities
The department seeks candidates with the ability to teach courses in the Animal Behavior program, including introductory and upper division courses, as well as offerings in their area(s) of specialization. The candidate is expected to establish and sustain an active, independent research program that engages undergraduate students and results in peer-reviewed publications, ideally with undergraduate co-authors. The candidate will also participate in curriculum development; academic advising; recruiting; program assessment; and service to the department, college, and university.
Qualifications
Completion of a Ph.D. in a field relevant to animal behavior and cognition (e.g., Animal Behavior; Ecology, Evolution and Behavior; Experimental Psychology) is expected by the time of appointment; candidates with post-doctoral training are preferred. Candidates for the position must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and have a record of scholarly productivity.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
Review of applications will begin October 30, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please navigate to the University’s HR site {https://une.peopleadmin.com/postings/6334} to submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vita
- A statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- A statement of research interests
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Names and contact information for three professional references. Please arrange for letters of reference to be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Zach Olson at [email protected].
For more information, please visit the department website at http://www.une.edu/cas/psych or contact the department chair, Dr. Patricia Long at [email protected].
The University of New England is a private nonprofit comprehensive university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine. The Department of Psychology is located on the Biddeford campus, approximately 30 minutes south of Portland. Biddeford’s waterfront campus provides easy access to city-based amenities, rocky coastline, sandy beaches, and nearby mountains, and Portland was recently named one of top 25 best places to live by U.S. News and World Report. Come join us on the beautiful coast of Maine!
Responsibilities
The department seeks candidates with the ability to teach courses in the Animal Behavior program, including introductory and upper division courses, as well as offerings in their area(s) of specialization. The candidate is expected to establish and sustain an active, independent research program that engages undergraduate students and results in peer-reviewed publications, ideally with undergraduate co-authors. The candidate will also participate in curriculum development; academic advising; recruiting; program assessment; and service to the department, college, and university.
Qualifications
Completion of a Ph.D. in a field relevant to animal behavior and cognition (e.g., Animal Behavior; Ecology, Evolution and Behavior; Experimental Psychology) is expected by the time of appointment; candidates with post-doctoral training are preferred. Candidates for the position must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and have a record of scholarly productivity.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
