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<b>DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY</b> is seeking an outstanding scientist to fill a one full-time,
<b>Assistant Professor</b>,<b> </b>tenure track position in <b>Psychology</b> beginning August, 2021, with an area of specialization in
<b>Biopsychology</b>. Candidates must have a strong background and research expertise in the biological bases of behavior, broadly defined (e.g., genetic contributions to behavior, psychoneuroendocrinology, cognitive or social neuroscience). Candidates would
have access to the new interdisciplinary center housed in the Department of Psychology, the Oklahoma Center for Evolutionary Analysis (OCEAN). OCEAN fosters crosscutting research, training of future research faculty, and educational outreach through the associated
annual conference. In addition, the candidate will be part of the OSU brain initiative
<a href="https://tulsa.okstate.edu/braininitiative">https://tulsa.okstate.edu/braininitiative</a>, and growing interdisciplinary neuroscience program at OSU.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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Ideal candidates will be scholars in the areas of evolutionary psychology, social/affective neuroscience, or closely related-areas. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in and dedication to scholarly activity, and to interact well with colleagues
and students. They must also demonstrate the capacity to maintain a high-quality research program leading to scholarly productivity in the form of professional publications, presentations, and grantsmanship. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available.
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Candidates will be expected to serve as a research mentor for doctoral students, to supervise undergraduate research, and to provide quality classroom instruction for both graduate and undergraduate courses. Typical teaching load is two courses per semester.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in biological bases of behavior and neuroscience, and research methods at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Department has a shared laboratory space with facilities and equipment to support
current scientists exploring genetic and endocrine contributions to behavior that would be available to new faculty. The Department currently lacks facilities to support fMRI research.
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The Department has 25 full-time faculty and offers Ph.D.’s in experimental psychology and clinical psychology. The clinical program, continuously APA-accredited since 1971, is based on the Clinical Science model of training and is a member of the Academy of
Clinical Sciences and PCSAS accredited. The Department offers training to a diverse graduate and undergraduate student body (30% minority enrollment) of approximately 50 doctoral students and 600 undergraduate majors. Applicants are encouraged to visit the
Department website at http://psychology.okstate.edu or to learn more about the OCEAN at http://theocean.strikingly.com.<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:JA">
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OSU is located in Stillwater, OK, an environmentally clean, safe, pleasant city of 45,000 located in north central Oklahoma, approximately 70 miles from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Stillwater public schools are frequently rated among the best in Oklahoma,
and the city has excellent affordable housing.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b>For full consideration, application materials must be received by January 15, 2021.</b>
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However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. It is anticipated that interviewing will begin late January.
<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Applications should include a cover letter indicating research and teaching interests, vita, reprints/preprints, research statement, summary of course evaluations/evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation.
The application portfolio, compiled as a single PDF file, should be uploaded to the application portal at apply.interfolio.com/81886.
<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Please direct questions to Jennifer Byrd-Craven, Chair, Biopsychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, 116 Psychology Building, Stillwater, OK 74078-3064; (405) 744-2914;
<a href="mailto:psychologysearch@okstate.edu">psychologysearch@okstate.edu</a>.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability,
or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>For more information, visit <a href="https://eeo.okstate.edu">https:///eeo.okstate.edu</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span>Position is contingent upon available funding.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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