Clark University Hiring for Tenure-Track Position in Social Psychology, Clark University at Worcester, MA Full Time

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: PSYC-Psychology 4481
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Sep 13, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time – Exempt
Position ID:: 167420

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University’s commitment to “challenge convention and change our world” and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark’s many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city “on the rise.” The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to begin in August 2024. Noted for its rich history in Psychology, Clark University offers the advantages of both a distinguished research university and a small liberal arts college (see https://www.clarku.edu/departments/psychology/).

The Psychology Department has Ph.D. programs in Social, Clinical, and Developmental Psychology. We seek a social psychologist (holding a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, or adjacent field, by the time of the appointment) whose program of research relates to social issues, who considers the social and political context in their research and theorizing, and who uses multiple methods and diverse, community samples. Specifically, to complement and further build on the Psychology Department’s and the Social Psychology program’s existing strengths, the ideal candidate will work on the social psychology of social issues (e.g., criminal justice and policing, inequality and health, poverty and the environment), preferably from a critical perspective (e.g., decoloniality, intersectionality, critical race theory). Ideally, the candidate’s work has links with but is also distinct from other faculty in all three programs in the department and has links with interdisciplinary university programs (e.g., Africana Studies, Native American/Indian Studies, the Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies, Mosakowski Institute). The candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching (especially research methods or statistics, and preferably advanced statistical techniques, such as multilevel modeling and/or structural equation modeling), research mentoring of undergraduate and doctoral students, and program, department, and university initiatives and areas of growth (e.g., graduate curriculum development, anti-racist pedagogy). Candidates should have a clear research program, excellent teaching skills, and a commitment to success in securing extramural funding.

Requirements:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, CV, three publications that they consider their best contribution to the field (this can include work under review), the names and contact information for three individuals who can provide references at a later stage of the review process, and a statement that discusses how you promote the infusion of different perspectives, personalities, concepts, and backgrounds (i.e. age, race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability status or capacity, religious or political preference, socio-economic status, city, state or country of origin, life challenges, and rural or urban upbringing) into scholarship, pedagogy, and campus life. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by October 9, 2023.

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching interests
• Diversity statement
• Three (3) publications (please combine publications into one document if possible – size limit 10MB)
• Names and contact information for three (3) references

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.