Asst Professor, Quantitative Psychology & Data Methods

Opt For Healthy Living; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Diego State University Department of Psychology seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in quantitative psychology to develop and apply novel quantitative methods to psychological data across experimental, quasi-experimental, intervention/prevention, and longitudinal designs.

The successful candidate will teach applied statistics at graduate and undergraduate levels, collaborate across topics, and build a vigorous research program.

Qualifications

• Record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity, b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses; and c) engage in both campus and professional service activities.
• Terminal degree in Psychology or related field, with all degree requirements met.
• Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in the Quantitative Psychology and its methodologies
• Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding
• Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches
• Potential for securing extramural funding
• University-level teaching experience
• Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience with relevant teaching technologies
• Ability to direct advanced undergraduate student research
• Ability to direct graduate student research
• Understanding of the mission and goals of the academic unit and SDSU

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in applied statistics and quantitative methods.
• Develop and apply novel quantitative methods to real-world data across diverse psychology subfields.
• Collaborate within the department and with external researchers to advance a vigorous research program and secure extramural funding.

Skills

Quantitative psychology

Graduate teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Funding potential

Research independence

Teaching technologies

Undergraduate research supervision

Applied statistics

Education

Terminal degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

The San Diego State University Department of Psychology seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in quantitative psychology to develop and apply novel quantitative methods to psychological data across experimental, quasi-experimental, intervention/prevention, and longitudinal designs.

The successful candidate will teach applied statistics at graduate and undergraduate levels, collaborate across topics, and build a vigorous research program.