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University of Texas at El Paso
  • Position Number: 2506576
  • Location: El Paso, TX
  • Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology


Assistant Professor- Social/Legal Psychology


About The University of Texas at El Paso:

The University of Texas at El Paso is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students in 167 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in 10 colleges and schools. It is one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving institutions in the country, with a student body that is over 80% Hispanic. UTEP advances discovery of public value and positively impacts the health, culture, education and economy of the community it serves. With more than $100 million in total annual research expenditures, the University is ranked among the top 5% of colleges and universities in research and fifth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities. It is also nationally recognized as a community-engaged university.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Psychology Department has 17 tenured and tenure-track faculty members. We have an active Ph.D. program and a vibrant research environment. Additionally, the Department offers a nationally recognized doctoral program with concentrations in Social/Cultural Psychology, Legal Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Bilingualism, Language, and Cognition, and Health Psychology.


Job Description:


The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), Department of Psychology, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Social and Legal psychology, broadly construed. The successful candidate will conduct research that merges social and legal psychology. UTEP's location provides unique opportunities for research involving immigration, multiculturalism, and bilingualism. Faculty have also successfully collaborated with community partners, such as the Department of Probation, Housing Authority, and Fort Bliss (the second largest Army base in the country). Advanced statistical expertise is also valued. Teaching responsibilities will correspond to the successful candidate's research expertise.

Appointment is scheduled to start in the Fall 2022 semester.


Requirements:


A Ph.D. in Psychology; published research; potential to attract external funding; and the ability to teach and direct research with a high level of productivity.


Additional Information:


Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.


Application Instructions:


Review of applications will start November 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit:
  1. A curriculum vitae;
  2. Statement of research interests and qualifications;
  3. Statement of teaching philosophy;
  4. Complete contact information for three professional references,
  5. Up to three reprints or pre-prints.

Submit questions regarding this position to the following email, c/o:

Michael A. Zarate, Social/Legal Search Committee
socialcultural@utep.edu

To apply, visit https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=136942





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