Career-line teaching faculty

Multiple Career-line faculty positions at the University of Utah. The Department of Psychology at the University of Utah invites applications for multiple full-time, benefited teaching faculty positions (called career-line at the University) to support our growing undergraduate major. Positions will begin in August for the start of the fall 2023 semester. We welcome applications from any area of psychology including (but not limited to) those that complement the department’s existing emphasis areas in cognitive, clinical, developmental, health, quantitative, and/or social psychology. The faculty member will teach courses such as research methods and statistics along with broad or upper-level content courses that are focused in the candidate’s specific area of expertise. Candidates should provide evidence of an excellent and sustained record of teaching, commensurate with their career stage. A 3:3 teaching load is expected.

 Review of applications will begin March 20, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates must have earned or anticipate earning a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the start date of the position.

 The Department of Psychology is especially committed to the goal of advancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. As part of a hiring initiative, we are undertaking a cluster of hires that will increase underrepresented faculty in the department. We encourage applications from members of any marginalized or historically underrepresented groups and from candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The University of Utah also values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are especially encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah is a PAC-12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. With an enrollment of 31,000 students, it is the flagship university for the state of Utah. Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a diversity statement, and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Other materials may be requested after the initial candidate review. Applications should be submitted at:  https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/145273