The Department of Educational Psychology at UNL seeks applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our Developmental and Learning Sciences program beginning August 2025.
Lab Name: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Educational Psychology
Supervisor Name: Susan Swearer
Position Title: Assistant Professor in Educational Neuroscience
Description:
The Department of Educational Psychology at UNL seeks applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our Developmental and Learning Sciences program beginning August 2025.
We are seeking individuals with a doctorate in educational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, developmental science, educational psychology, or a related field to be completed no later than August 2025. Expertise in neuroimaging, human developmental neuroscience, physiological, or neuropsychological research methods is preferred, as this individual will contribute to research, teaching, and mentorship in our newly established educational neuroscience certificate program, including teaching courses in educational neuroscience, neurological development, and neuropsychological research methods. We are especially interested in applicants who use MRI, fNIRS, or EEG methods to address questions regarding human learning and cognition or social and affective neuroscience that are relevant to applied educational and developmental contexts. Individuals whose research focuses on special populations or aspects of equity and inclusion are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include (1) developing and maintaining an ongoing program of research leading to publications in major psychological journals; (2) effective instruction, student research advisement, and student mentoring; (3) participating in faculty governance; and (4) participating in and/or preparing applications for external funding. Faculty generally teach 3 – 4 graduate courses a year, depending on their procurement of external funding.
The successful candidate will hold an affiliate appointment at the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior, a cutting-edge neuroimaging research center at UNL that houses faculty from across the university who collaborate on neuroscience research. The Department of Educational Psychology at UNL is nationally known for educational research that combines theoretical depth with practical significance; systematic mentorship of students and junior faculty; active collaboration among faculty and students; and a longstanding commitment to individual, gender, and cultural diversity. We are a graduate-oriented department that offers Masters and Ph.D. programs in Developmental and Learning Sciences, Quantitative and Qualitative Psychology Methods, Institutional Research and School Psychology, and Counseling Psychology (the latter both APA-accredited). The Department houses the Buros Center for Testing, the Nebraska Evaluation and Research Center, and the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology. The Department is also closely affiliated with the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools, an interdisciplinary center identified as an institutional Program of Excellence. The Department cooperates with six other academic departments in providing learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in the UNL College of Education and Human Sciences.
UNL is a Carnegie-ranked R1 institution and is one of four campuses of the University of Nebraska, the state’s largest and only land-grant institution. Lincoln is a vibrant city, offering an excellent cost of living, a strong public school system, and several options for dining and entertainment. Researchers at UNL frequently collaborate with other world-class Nebraska facilities, such as the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the Buffet Institute, and Boys Town Research Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctorate in educational psychology, cognitive neuroscience, educational neuroscience, developmental science, or a related field.
• Evidence of a research trajectory focused on human neurobiological or neuropsychological processes in relation to applied educational and/or developmental contexts.
• Evidence of the capacity to teach and/or mentor students.
Preferred Qualifications
• Research that incorporates MRI, EEG, and/or fNIRS.
• Experience teaching courses focused on development, learning, education, and/or neurobiology.
• At least three (3) publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participation in funded research (particularly as an investigator/co-investigator).
• Research that addresses issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated success in working with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Capacity to teach coursework in social and affective neuroscience.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and continue until a suitable candidate is hired. To be considered for the position, applicants must go to the UNL Employment Website.
Click “Apply for this Job,” complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Form, and attach the following documents:
1. Letter of application describing your experience and qualifications for the position.
2. Current curriculum vitae.
3. Research statement.
4. Teaching statement.
5. Two to five (2-5) samples of scholarly writing.
6. Names and contact information for three (3) individuals you have worked with professionally who could provide written reference letters.
Combine items 3, 4, and 5 into a single document for upload. Candidates seeking additional information are encouraged to contact Dr. Clark by email (cclark4@unl.edu).
We will review your submission and reply with any questions.
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