Open-Rank Instructional-Track Faculty Position in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
- University of Iowa
- Iowa City, IA, USA
Job Description
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at The University of Iowa invites applications for an instructional-track faculty position at any rank (i.e., assistant professor of instruction, associate professor of instruction, or professor of instruction) beginning August 2025. This position is renewable in one-year increments for the first three years, and renewable thereafter in three-year increments. Opportunities for advancement from assistant to associate professor of instruction (and, subsequently, professor of instruction) are available after the first six years, renewable in 5-year increments. As a faculty member, instructional-track faculty participate in departmental governance with voting rights. Review of applications begins September 9 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Iowa is a leading public university located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature with a high quality of life. This faculty position continues an extended period of departmental investment, highlighted by the recent completion of a new Psychological and Brain Sciences Building.
Applications are sought from candidates with outstanding teaching skills who have experience teaching at the college level. We are interested in individuals who can teach introductory courses in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, elementary psychology, a basic undergraduate course on research methods and data analysis, and upper-level undergraduate courses in psychology more broadly. In addition to teaching introductory and upper-level courses, instructional-track faculty are expected to mentor undergraduate students, develop new curricula and experiential learning opportunities, and engage in other professional activities and service. To be qualified for this position, applicants must have a PhD in psychology or a related field by August 20, 2025.
Evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications will be based on educational and work experiences as described in the letter of interest, accomplishments as addressed in the CV and teaching statement, evidence of effective teaching (e.g., student evaluations, example syllabi, handbooks), and information provided by professional references.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please visit the Jobs@UIowa website (https://jobs.uiowa.edu) and enter requisition #75314. Materials are submitted electronically and include a letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, teaching evaluations, and names and contact information for three professional references. Inquiries about the position can be directed to the department chair, Mark Blumberg, at [email protected].
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, along with a related release. The successful candidate will also be subject to a criminal background and credential check.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences combines a long history of outstanding achievement with a modern commitment to interdisciplinary research. As the seventh oldest psychology department in the country, it has been home to such eminent psychologists as Kenneth Spence, Albert Bandura, and Leon Festinger. That tradition of research excellence continues today, reflected in part by the selection of its faculty members as recipients of many of our discipline's most prestigious awards.
The department's commitment to research excellence is matched by a commitment to providing outstanding training in psychology for both undergraduate and graduate students. The graduate program reflects our strong belief in the importance of hands-on training in the discipline, scholarly productivity, and methodological rigor. Opportunities also abound for undergraduates who wish to become involved in research.
Many of our faculty are affiliated with more than one departmental training area or research group. In addition, most faculty have strong ties with many other departments, centers, and programs across the university, including the Iowa Neuroscience Institute, the DeLTA Center, the Aging Mind and Brain Initiative, the College of Medicine, College of Business, College of Education, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, and the Neuroscience Graduate Program.
The department's intellectual life is enhanced by its location in downtown Iowa City, which achieves a rare blend of charm, fun, and safety, and provides a large variety of coffee-houses and restaurants within close walking distance. Iowa City and the University of Iowa also offer a rich cultural life, from live theater, music, and book readings downtown to bigger performances and exhibits at the Hancher Auditorium and other venues for the arts.