Faculty Job - University of South Carolina
/The faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for one 9-month, full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor to begin on August 16, 2025.
We are seeking exceptional applicants with research expertise in autism spectrum disorder or
associated neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., fragile X or Down syndrome) and an emphasis on brain processes, and/or development. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor must have a doctoral degree in psychology or closely related field (e.g., neuroscience) by the beginning date of employment, as well as a demonstrated record of research productivity and potential for excellence in teaching. Applicants for the ranks of Associate Professor or full Professor ranks must also have years of relevant teaching and research experience consistent with academic policy.
The successful candidate is expected to have, or to establish, a vigorous, internationally recognized, externally funded research program that aligns with the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center (CAN). CAN is an interdisciplinary research center of excellence dedicated to advancing research, training, and community support for individuals with autism or neurodevelopmental disorders. CAN generates opportunities for research and professional collaboration with over 20 core faculty and an additional 70+ researchers across USC. Collectively, CAN researchers have generated over ~$60M in extramural funding from NIH, NSF, and other sources. Candidates can leverage the rich resources and research community targeting brain health across the lifespan, including new ultra-high
field 3 & 7 Tesla MRI instruments. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Department of Psychology and the College of Arts and Sciences through undergraduate and graduate teaching, including courses closely related to CAN. Successful candidates are anticipated to work closely with faculty and students within the Psychology department concentration of Cognitive and Neural Science (CNS), though candidates whose training and research fit within one of the other department concentrations (School, Clinical-Community, or Quantitative Psychology) may also apply.
The University of South Carolina is a Carnegie University of Very High Research Activity and of Community Engagement. The Psychology Department, which averages more
than $10M annually in external funding and is a clear campus leader, has 90+ doctoral students in the concentrations listed above, as well as more than 1500 undergraduate majors in psychology. The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
To apply: Applications require: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vita; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; and 5) the names and email addresses of three references. Letters of recommendation are not required as part of the application; they will be solicited from candidates by the search committee chair who, will contact them.
Submit application and documents at the following
link https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/175153.
Applications are being reviewed beginning October 30, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Inquiries about this posting should be directed to Search Committee chair and CAN Executive Director Dr. Jane Roberts at Jane.Roberts@sc.edu.