Assistant Professor of Psychology
Faculty Search Advertisement for Fall 2011
The Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University seeks applicants for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin Fall 2011. The position supports our new Ph.D. program in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors. All areas of specialization considered, but candidates in human factors, applied experimental psychology, and/or advanced quantitative methods/statistics are of particular interest. Ph.D. in psychology or related discipline is required. Post-doctoral experience preferred.
Current program strengths are in basic and applied psychology, human factors, and cognitive science, with an emphasis on research in expertise, cognitive engineering, judgment and decision-making. The ideal candidate will contribute to both basic and applied research, should attract external funding, and pursue interdisciplinary research collaborations with MTU faculty in psychology and affiliated programs. Typical teaching load is 2 (undergraduate and graduate) courses per semester.
Michigan Tech, with 22 Ph.D. and 34 master’s programs, is a public mid-sized institution classified as a Research University with high research activity (RU/H). Michigan Tech is ranked in the top tier of national universities according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2011” and received “Best in the Midwest” honors in Princeton Review’s The Best 373 Colleges, 2011 Edition.
Michigan Tech is located in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is rated as one of the Top 10 summer travel destinations, as well as one of the Top 10 outdoor adventure spots in the country for our bike trails, Olympic-caliber cross country ski trails, Lake Superior shoreline, and numerous inland lakes.
Review of applications will begin November 1st. Candidates must send an electronic <psych@mtu.edu> AND physical copy of their application materials, including a letter of application summarizing research and teaching goals, re(pre)prints, curriculum vita, and 3 letters of recommendation to Psychology Search Committee, 310 Chem Sci Bldg, 1400 Townsend Dr., Houghton, MI 49931-1295. Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.
Posted August 30, 2010.
