Sent on behalf of Wellesley College
Hello psychology/neuroscientist colleagues!
Wellesley College is hiring an assistant professor in our cognitive and linguistic
sciences and psychology departments. A description of the position can be found below.
Applications should be submitted
here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wd1.myworkdays…LY5_Eo1sb4T1Gpf5N5E&e=>.
If your department has a central place for job postings or if you know of a specific
candidate who might be interested, I would appreciate it if you would forward this email
along!
best,
Christen
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Application site
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Job Posting Title
Assistant Professor of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences and Psychology
Job Description Summary
Faculty
Job Description
The Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences program and the Psychology Department at Wellesley
College invite applicants for a joint tenure-track position at the rank of assistant
professor, beginning September 2024. Our Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences program is
interdisciplinary with courses in linguistics, psychology, philosophy, and computer
science, and our Psychology Department emphasizes empirical research in diverse subfields.
We seek a candidate whose research program is in cognitive science or a related field.
Candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level
while maintaining a commitment to their research specialty. Applicants should be able to
teach introductory and upper level courses in cognitive science, as well as cognition and
an upper level seminar in their area of specialization. Ability to teach psycholinguistics
is also highly desirable. The successful candidate is also expected to provide training in
qualitative and quantitative methods of the discipline. Qualifications for the position
include a Ph.D. in cognitive science, or a degree in psychology, linguistics, or another
relevant field with significant training in cognitive science, by the appointed start date
of the position.
Wellesley College is a highly selective liberal arts college for women, located 15 miles
west of Boston. Faculty teach four courses per year and significant support is available
for research. We value and are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse community. We
strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their
teaching, research, or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of
our community.
Applicants should apply through our online application system and submit
* a cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the job description
* Curriculum Vitae
* a teaching statement
* a research statement that includes a brief description of how undergraduates could
contribute
* a diversity statement that includes teaching and research practices that promote
inclusion and belonging
* names/email addresses of three references
Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are
committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.
Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: October 16, 2023
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Time Type
Full time
EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the
best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and
as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community
have an equal opportunity to flourish.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the
college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall
abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These
regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as
protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against
all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College
and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they
can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.