Assoc​/Prof. Dept. of Psychology & Dept. of Chicano Studies, Lang Linguistics

Position: Assoc/Full Prof. Dept. of Psychology & Dept. of Chicano Studies, Lang., & Linguistics (2 positions)
Job Description:

The Department of Psychology and the Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announce an interdisciplinary search for two faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor for the Regents' Research Excellence Program. For the first position, we seek someone with an active program of research in neurocognitive or neurolinguistic approaches to bilingualism that incorporate neuroimaging or neuropsychological populations.

For the second position, we seek someone with an active program of research on the social and cultural contexts of bilingualism or on individual differences in bilingualism. Responsibilities include conducting and publishing research, seeking and securing extramural funding, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and serving the department, university, and profession. Salary and startup packages will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Three months of summer salary will be guaranteed for the first three years. Also, those hired at the Professor level will be given the title Regents' Distinguished Research Professor, and those hired at the Associate Professor level will be given that title upon promotion to the rank of Professor.

Requirements:

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Psychology, Linguistics, or a related field; a record of publication based on independent research activities, a record of or high potential to attract external funding; and experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Competitive applicants will have a research record that qualifies them for tenure and appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Preferred qualifications include a record of publication in high-impact journals and a strong history of extramural research support.

Additional Information:

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at , by email at titleix, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa.

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin October 1st and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants must submit:

• A curriculum vitae
• A cover letter describing how your experience would add value to the department and to the bilingual research profile of UTEP
• Statement of research interests and qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references
• Three publications

If you have any questions about the position, you may contact Dr. Wendy Francis, Search Committee Chair, at wfrancis.