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Position Summary:

The Department of Psychology within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (COS) at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professors with expertise in Cognitive or Social Neuroscience.

Research/Scholarship Responsibilities – Candidates should have a strong record of research accomplishments, demonstrated potential for extramural funding, and a commitment to excellence in education. FAU possesses a culture that fosters internal collaboration and innovation as well as partnerships with local, national, and international agencies, and thus candidates must display strong collaborative potential and the ability to conduct transformative externally funded research within their area of specialization.

We welcome applications from any area of Cognitive Neuroscience, but special consideration will be given to candidates who use neuroimaging methods to study resilience in late adulthood (e.g., cognitive interventions that promote preservation of brain structure and function, compensatory strategies that allow for preservation of cognitive functions, etc.). We also welcome applications from any area of Social Neuroscience, but special consideration will be given to candidates who use neuroimaging methods to study social influences (e.g., social relations and activities, social support, etc.) on age-related changes in brain structure and function in older adults. The successful candidates will have access to the university’s MRI Imaging Facility which houses a 3T GE MRI scanner and MR-compatible EEG system.

Teaching Responsibilities – Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in cognitive, social, developmental, or quantitative psychology or in the biological bases of behavior, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses within the applicant’s area of expertise. Supervision of undergraduate, M.A., and Ph.D. students is also expected. Candidates should show clear promise of excellent instructional capacity. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to understand learning differences among students and be able to foster and create educational opportunities where all students can thrive.

Service Responsibilities – Candidates are expected to serve on Departmental, College and University committees, and provide professional service to external entities related to their field of expertise.

Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Gizelle Anzures, Chair of the Search Committee, (ganzures@fau.edu). Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2025.

The positions will be housed in the Department of Psychology’s Boca Raton campus. Information about the department can be found at: http://www.psy.fau.edu/.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or closely related field at the time of hire is required. Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Salary:

To be discussed with applicant.

College or Department:

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Full-Time

Application Deadline:

2025-12-15

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and summary of planned research, and (4) contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711