Connectionists: Two Tenure Track Positions in Cognitive Psychology at Syracuse University

[Amy Criss]

Two Tenure Track Positions in Cognitive Psychology at Syracuse
University. As part of our multiyear hiring plan, the Department of
Psychology at Syracuse University invites applications for two full
time tenure-track positions in Cognitive Psychology to join the
Cognition, Brain, & Behavior (CBB) area. In addition to CBB, the
department includes research emphases in school, social, and clinical
health. The department’s goal is to grow the Cognition, Brain, &
Behavior faculty to a total of seven to eight members in the next five
years. These hires present an exciting opportunity to collaborate in
building the program according to a shared vision. In addition, there
exists ample opportunity to contribute to the emerging
interdisciplinary Neuroscience program across The College. The
individuals filling these two positions are expected to pursue
exceptional programs of research using rigorous methods and driven by
a strong theoretical foundation to understand fundamental mechanisms
underlying cognition and/or perception. Candidates with outstanding
quantitative skills will receive special consideration. One
appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor and one position is
expected to be Open Rank. Applicants for the positions should have a
Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology or a related field. Successful
candidates will show evidence of (1) high quality scholarship and the
potential to build a vigorous program of funded research (2) teaching
promise at the undergraduate and graduate levels and (3) promise of
excellence in engaging graduate and undergraduate students in
research. Responsibilities include maintaining an active program of
research, teaching and advising at the graduate and undergraduate
levels, and contributing to the efforts to build the CBB program.
Additional information about the department may be found at
http://psychology.syr.edu/.

The Department of Psychology is strongly committed to academic
excellence, community engagement, and the University’s vision of
“Scholarship in Action.” Syracuse, NY is home to the Upstate Medical
University, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, and the VA
Medical Center. Syracuse is a medium-sized city with affordable
housing, abundant cultural opportunities, little traffic, and a high
quality of life. Located in the heart of beautiful Upstate New York,
the university is close to the Adirondack Mountains and Park, the
Finger Lakes, the Great Lakes, and the Catskill Mountains.

Applicants must complete a brief online faculty application at
http://www.sujobopps.com. Attach electronic copies of your curriculum
vitae and a cover letter describing your research and teaching
interests. Three letters of recommendation are required. Do not ask
your references to send paper documents. Detailed instructions for
uploading their confidential recommendation letter into the system
will be sent to references identified in your application. Review of
applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the
positions are filled. Syracuse University is an equal opportunity,
affirmative-action institution and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, marital status,
age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran, or
a veteran of the Vietnam, Afghanistan, or Iraq Eras. The Department of
Psychology is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and
encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, and
individuals with disabilities.