[visionlist] Assistant Professor Positions in Human Neuroscience and Human Cognition at Wake Forest University

[Sali, Anthony]

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Psychology at Wake Forest University invites applications
for two tenure-track positions to begin in July 2025. Candidates who
believe they are competitive for both positions are welcome to apply for
both. We have a strong commitment to the development of a diverse and
inclusive educational environment and seek applicants who share this value.

The first position is in Human Neuroscience. For this position, we are
seeking a neuroscientist who focuses on one of two central departmental
research themes: 1) Self-Regulation (e.g., emotion regulation,
self-control) or 2) Assessment and/or Quantitative Methods (e.g.,
neuropsychological assessment, dynamical systems, computational
neuroscience). In their application materials, applicants should address –
and provide objective indicators of -- which one theme (self-regulation or
assessment/quantitative methods) their work best advances, and how. The
strongest candidates will be very strong in one of the themes rather than
less strong in both themes. Applicants should indicate which theme they
focus on in the cover letter. The successful candidate will be able to
teach and mentor students in Physiological Psychology as well as in their
specific expertise. The successful candidate will also be able to supervise
undergraduate research assistants and honors students as well as master’s
students in their area of expertise.

The second position is in Human Cognition. For this position, we are
seeking candidates whose research addresses cognitive processes from a
neuroscience or behavioral perspective, and who focus on one of two central
departmental research themes: 1) Self-Regulation (e.g., cognitive control;
executive function) or 2) Assessment and/or Quantitative Methods (e.g.,
neuropsychological assessment, measurement, dynamical systems,
computational modeling). In their application materials, applicants should
address – and provide objective indicators of -- which one theme
(self-regulation or assessment/quantitative methods) their work best
advances, and how. The strongest candidates will be very strong in one of
the themes rather than less strong in both themes. Applicants should
indicate which theme they focus on in the cover letter. Successful
candidates will be able to teach and mentor students in Cognitive
Psychology as well as in their specific expertise. The successful candidate
will also be able to supervise undergraduate research assistants and honors
students as well as master’s students in their area of expertise.

The department prioritizes rigorous scholarship, excellent teaching, and
strong methodological skills and seeks a colleague who is committed to the
Teacher-Scholar model. The successful candidate will teach courses in their
area(s) of expertise as well as more general courses at the undergraduate
and/or graduate level, conduct programmatic research, supervise
undergraduate and graduate student research, and be committed to diversity
and inclusion as core values. Applicants should plan to have received their
PhD by July 1st 2025 to be considered for this position.

The Department offers BA and research-oriented general MA degrees.
Additional information about the Department is available at
http://college.wfu.edu/psychology.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to
academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate and professional education.
Wake Forest offers a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural
life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community.
The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and
engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “Pro Humanitate.”  For
quick facts about the University, go to https://about.wfu.edu/.

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity
and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse
populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an
inclusive and diverse learning community and work environment committed to
excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable
laws and as provided by university policies, the University prohibits
discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity
and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and
encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. In
order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake
Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates
upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.

Interested applicants should apply via the University’s career website at:
http://www.wfu.careers/. The application should be submitted as a single
PDF file, which includes all of the following: (1) a cover letter, which
clearly states which position (or both) the applicant is applying for and
which departmental theme their work focuses on; (2) a vita; (3) a research
statement, which includes evidence regarding the applicant's plans and
efforts to conduct replicable research; (4) a statement of teaching
philosophy; (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness if available; and (6) a
statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity,
equity, and inclusion through mentorship, teaching and/or research.
Applicants should also be prepared to provide at least three signed,
confidential letters of recommendation upon request. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled, but to guarantee full consideration
they should be received by October 1, 2024.

Please feel free to email Christian Waugh (chair of the Human Neuroscience
search committee, waughce at wfu.edu) or Eric Stone (chair of the Human
Cognition search committee estone at wfu.edu) with any questions about the
positions. Inquiries about the application process and document submission
may be addressed to psyjobs at wfu.edu.

A direct link to the job application portal is here
<https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Faculty_Career_Website_live/job/Winston-Salem-NC/Assistant-Professor--Department-of-Psychology_R0006997>
.

Best,
Anthony Sali
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