ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

 

The University of South Carolina (www.sc.edu)  invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in the area of quantitative psychology to begin August 16, 2018. Quantitative psychology is an emerging area of strength in the department. Successful candidates will be expected to make significant contributions to scholarship in their area of expertise within quantitative psychology, mentor graduate students specializing in quantitative psychology, and teach quantitative methods courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The position is open to different areas of quantitative expertise, with the expectation that the applicant’s research focus will complement the substantive research strengths of the department, which include child and family research, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, health disparities, prevention science, and school mental health. The department is seeking applicants with the potential for procuring grant funding and a willingness to collaborate with diverse research teams including both substantive and quantitative researchers.  Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in quantitative psychology or a related field.

 

The University of South Carolina System is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report), three regional comprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health and research needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

 

Psychology (http://www.psych.sc.edu/) is one of the top departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, with one endowed chair, five named professors, four AAAS fellows, six APA fellows and four current or past presidents of national and international scholarly societies.  The faculty averages more than $7,200,000 annually in external awards while mentoring and teaching 1000+ undergraduate majors and 80+ Ph.D. students across three graduate programs.  The department is proud of its significant outreach through the Psychology Services Center and programs engaging schools and communities.

 

All applicants must fill out an online application at USC Jobs: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/. Candidates should be prepared to upload a CV, letter of application, personal statement, names, phone numbers, and email addresses of letter writers, and any additional materials that demonstrate educational, academic and work experience.  Letter writers should send signed letters on letterhead via email to wcmiller@mailbox.sc.edu with Quantitative Assistant Professor Search in the subject line. Paper submissions of letters may be sent to:

 

Quantitative Assistant Professor Search

Department of Psychology

University of South Carolina

Barnwell College

Columbia, SC 29208

 

The search committee will begin reviewing application materials November 20, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all application materials must be received no later than November 20, 2017. However, we will continue to consider applications until the position is filled. For further information about this position, please contact Search Committee Chair Doug Wedell, Ph.D.  (Wedell@sc.edu).

 

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status or genetics.