Assistant Professor of Psychology (Quantitative or Experimental Methods)

Psychological Science; Charleston (SC); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in quantitative and/or experimental methodology beginning August 16, 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

in Psychology or a related field and be committed to teaching statistics and research methods to undergraduates. Primary responsibilities include teaching psychological statistics, research methods, and advanced quantitative methods, with a typical load of nine contact hours per semester.

Competenze

• PhD in Psychology or related field
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Active research program involving undergraduates
• Experience or interest in open-science and/or advanced quantitative techniques

Mansioni

• Teach statistics, research methods, and advanced quantitative methods
• Maintain an active undergraduate research program involving students
• Mentor undergraduates in departmental research projects
• Collaborate with MUSC and Citadel for research opportunities

Conoscenze

Statistics

Research methods

Quantitative methods

Open science

Structural equation modeling

Multilevel modeling

Bayesian estimation

Psychometrics

Longitudinal designs

Formazione

PhD in Psychology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. The Department of Psychology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in quantitative and/or experimental methodology at the assistant professor level beginning August 16, 2027. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field and be primarily interested in teaching statistics and research methods courses. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and maintaining an active research program within their area of specialization that is capable of involving undergraduate students.

We are particularly interested in candidates who will complement the strengths of existing psychology faculty and whose primary area of research is feasible for student mentoring at the College of Charleston. Primary teaching responsibilities will include psychological statistics, psychological research methods, and advanced quantitative methods, with a typical semester load of 9 contact hours. Applicants with experience in open-science and/or advanced quantitative techniques, including but not limited to structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, Bayesian estimation, psychometrics, or longitudinal designs, are encouraged to note this experience in their application materials.

The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The College of Charleston boasts two renovated science facilities to support the research needs of the successful candidate. Furthermore, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the Citadel are located a few blocks from the main campus and offer the opportunity for research collaboration. For more information on the College and Psychology Department, visit http://charleston.edu/psychology.

Specific questions regarding the advertised position should be directed to Stephen Short, search committee chair, at [e-mail].

This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.