Psychology: Assistant or Associate Professor, Quantitative Psychology (initial review Oct. 31, 2023)

Position overview
Position title: Assistant or Associate Professor, Quantitative Psychology
Salary range: The salary range for this position; academic year (nine-month basis):
Assistant Professor $98,000 - $110,000.
Associate Professor $120,000 - $150,000
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
See salary scales titled See FACULTY--LADDER RANKS--PROFESSOR SERIES
Percent time: Full-time, 100%
Anticipated start: July 1, 2024, with the academic year beginning in September 2024. Degree requirements must be met by September 16, 2024 for employment beyond that date.

Application Window

Open date: September 1, 2023

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Psychology Department (https://psychology.ucsc.edu/ ) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate (tenured) Professor in Quantitative Psychology. The chosen candidate could have a PhD in Quantitative Psychology or in another field of Psychology as long as they have expertise in quantitative methods and demonstrated excellence in teaching statistics at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The chosen candidate will be expected to lead the graduate program’s quantitative curriculum. This includes teaching the program’s first-year statistics series, which is a 2-quarter sequence on univariate and multivariate methods. We seek a colleague who is an expert at statistics and quantitative methodology but who also understands the value of qualitative methods. The candidate should have an interest in collaborating with researchers in cognitive, developmental, and/or social psychology, which are the three graduate areas in the department. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service, and who will add to the department’s contributions to campus initiatives in data science and critical data studies.

UC Santa Cruz values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty who will work to advance these values. UC Santa Cruz is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) with a high proportion of first-generation students. We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing historically oppressed groups in higher education (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background) and who can clearly articulate participation in equity and diversity advancement efforts with respect to teaching, mentoring, research, and service towards building an equitable and scholarly environment. Activities promoting equity and inclusion at UC Santa Cruz will be recognized as important university service during the faculty promotion process. More information can be found: https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html

The chosen candidate will be expected to sign a statement representing that they are not the subject of any ongoing investigation or disciplinary proceeding at their current academic institution or place of employment, nor have they in the past ten years been formally disciplined at any academic institution/place of employment. In the event the candidate cannot make this representation, they will be expected to disclose in writing to the hiring Dean the circumstances surrounding any formal discipline that they have received, as well as any current or ongoing investigation or disciplinary process of which they are the subject. (Note that discipline includes a negotiated settlement agreement to resolve a matter related to substantiated misconduct.)

Psychology Department: https://psychology.ucsc.edu/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in psychology or related field. The successful candidate must have both a record of empirical research and a record of teaching. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by September 16, 2024.

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.

• Teaching Statement**

• Research Statement**

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion** - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html ) before preparing their application.

  ** Initial screening of applicants will be based only on the research statement, teaching statement, and the statement on contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Most significant reprints or preprints (1 of 2 required)

• Most significant reprints or preprints (2 of 2 required)

• Most significant reprints or preprints (1 of 3 optional) (Optional)

• Most significant reprints or preprints (2 of 3 optional) (Optional)

• Most significant reprints or preprints (3 of 3 optional) (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation* (a minimum of 3 are required and a maximum of 5 will be accepted). Please note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm .

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01612

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC Santa Cruz

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify ). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html ).

UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at [email protected] (831) 459-4602.

UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.

The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location
Santa Cruz, California