Academic Professional in Psychology & Neuroscience

Atlanta, GA      ·       Full time

About the job

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the top ranked institutions in the country and ranks as one of the best places to work. The School of Psychology and Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience in the College of Sciences invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Academic Professional faculty position, which is a Teaching Faculty and Academic Advisor position, beginning July 1 st 2022 (earlier start possible). The successful candidate will join a vibrant group of faculty with interests in brain, cognition, behavior and (neuro)technology as well as innovative pedagogy and research in those fields.

The Academic Professional faculty member will be primarily responsible for teaching courses in the undergraduate neuroscience curriculum. Additional duties include academic advising, course development, and program assessment. The position provides opportunities for program and professional development, as well as for promotion through the non-tenured faculty track. Preference will be given to applicants who are well prepared to teach neuroscience and who have strong background in quantitative and computational methods. The applicant must have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline and experience with teaching undergraduate neuroscience and/or psychology-related coursework. Applicants should provide a letter of intent, curriculum vita, teaching statement, and the names and contact information for two references. Applications can be submitted electronically in PDF format to (applicant portal). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Georgia Tech is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Required Qualifications

PhD in neuroscience, psychology or a related discipline and experience with teaching undergraduate neuroscience and/or psychology-related coursework are required.

Required Documents To Attach

Applicants should provide a letter of intent, curriculum vita, teaching statement, and the names and contact information for two references.

Contact Information

For additional information regarding this job opening, please contact the Search Chair, Dr. Thackery Brown, thackery.brown@psych.gatech.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Please click here to apply.