Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Assistant Professor

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number

202400316F

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$76,000-$86,000

Employee Benefits

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Position Type

Faculty

Work Hours/Week

40

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Psychology is in CSU's College of Natural Sciences along with seven other departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics. The Psychology Department serves approximately 1000 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students, with approximately 30 full-time faculty members distributed across five doctoral programs: (1) Applied Social and Health Psychology, (2) Cognitive Neuroscience, (3) Cognitive Psychology, (4) Counseling Psychology, and (5) Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The Department also houses the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research, a University-designated program of research and scholarly excellence that concentrates on social problems that affect rural areas; and the Colorado Injury Control Research Center which is dedicated to reducing the occurrence and severity of injuries in rural areas of the Rocky Mountain region, particularly among underserved populations.

The Department is primarily housed in the Behavioral Sciences Building, a building that was completed in 2010 and was designed to meet LEED Gold Certification standards for environmental quality, innovative design, sustainability, and efficiency. The Behavioral Sciences Building includes office space for all full-time faculty and graduate students, meeting and seminar rooms, state-of-the-art classrooms, numerous lounge and study areas, and a café. The entire campus is wi-fi enabled, including all areas surrounding the buildings. Also included are faculty research laboratories in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and sensation and perception that have been designed to specification. An adjacent building includes additional research space, computer facilities, an imaging center housing EEG, TMS and NIRS imaging labs, and undergraduate instructional laboratories. Faculty and students also have access to a 3T Siemens Skyra MRI system located at the Translational Medicine Institute. In total, the Department controls over 100,000 square feet of research, teaching, and office space. More information on the Department can be obtained on the Department's website:

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Research and Laboratory Resources

The department houses the Center for Applied Cognitive Neuroscience, which includes approximately 1000 square feet of laboratory space housing research and teaching equipment for a wide range of human neuroscience modalities, including several high-density EEG systems, tDCS, TMS, eye tracking, and NIRS imaging. In addition, the Translational Medicine Institute at CSU houses a multi-use 3T MRI facility.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

Yes

% Research

40

% Teaching

50

% Service

10

% Administration

0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

01/13/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Psychology. This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in both teaching and research. We welcome candidates with a wide range of research expertise in human neuroscience research. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate level coursework in biological psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and specialty courses related to their area of research interest. Although the area of specific research interest within neuroscience is open, successful candidates will be expected to be able to teach core curricular classes within the Department of Psychology, including Cognitive Neuroscience and/or Biological Psychology, and supervise laboratory courses in these areas. If the candidate is a licensed psychologist, opportunities exist as Aging Clinic of the Rockies for clinical supervision.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, or anticipate completing their Ph.D. in one of these fields by 08/1/2025.
• The candidates must be appropriate for the Assistant Professor rank.
• The candidates must also have an active research program in Human Neuroscience and Psychology.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred candidates will demonstrate:

• Evidence of an active, high quality research program with the clear potential for establishing an independent laboratory
• Demonstrates a clear and consistent record of publication using neuroscience tools
• Experience in undergraduate instruction and mentoring in neuroscience-related topics (e.g., cognitive neuroscience)
• Experience in graduate instruction and mentoring in neuroscience-related topics (e.g., cognitive neuroscience)
• Evidence of the capability to obtain external research funding
• Evidence of interdisciplinary research
• Ability to advance the University's commitment to diversity, social justice and inclusion
• Post-doctoral research experience is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, materials must be received by January 13, 2025. Submit application material: cover letter, curriculum vitae, three reprints or preprints (accompanied by letter of acceptance), statement of research interest, and teaching interests and evidence of teaching effectiveness, diversity statement, and e-mail addresses for three referees. Only finalists will have referees sent an access code (using the contact information provided by the applicant) for submitting the letters on-line. Additional information about the application process can be found on the department website. Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Psychology.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~, ~~~

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, ~~~, ~~~

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, ~~~, ~~~

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Search Contact

Ginger Lacy-Gill ~~~

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category

Instruction

Duty/Responsibility

Instruction in the area of neuroscience

Percentage Of Time

50

Job Duty Category

Research

Duty/Responsibility

Research in the area of neuroscience

Percentage Of Time

40

Job Duty Category

Service

Duty/Responsibility

Service to department, college, and university

Percentage Of Time

10