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Faculty position in Perception in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The highly ranked Department of Psychology is seeking excellent candidates for one tenure-track, or tenured, faculty position in the area of Perception. The selected candidate will mount a vigorous research program while making significant contributions to
the department's teaching mission. The area of research within the broad domain of perception is open. A successful candidate may be studying any sensory system(s), using any one or more methods (behavioral/psychophysics, computation, neuroimaging, etc.),
in any population. Questions related to perception, however, should be at the core of the candidate's research program. The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging
for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community. Our department is enhanced by members' diverse approaches, perspectives, and life experiences; applicants are encouraged to highlight these features in their application materials.
Responsibilities:
Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. The general teaching load is
2-3 courses per year. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to diversity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
PhD
PhD in Psychology or similar by start of appointment is required.
Qualifications:
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in teaching and scholarly research. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning,
departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 19, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
Madison is the state's capital city and is well known for offering a small town feel in a medium-sized city. It is a great place to raise a family and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor
recreation.
The Department of Psychology at UW-Madison is highly rated and is a leader in its field. The department is multidisciplinary and has a highly collaborative environment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our research, teaching
and service, including hiring and graduate admissions (https://psych.wisc.edu/diversity-home/).
In addition, the College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive. Ours is a community in which we all are welcome. Most importantly, we strive to build a community
in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging. There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones. We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate, and honor
our diversity. In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
How to Apply:
Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application
system.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL#287123; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the Search & Screen Committee to consider candidates in either a tenure or tenure-track position. Applicants
for Assistant position will use PVL#287121 (this PVL). Applicants for Associate or Full Professor with tenure should apply using PVL#287123.
To begin the application process, please click on the 'Apply Now' button. Please upload the following items: 1) Cover letter 2) C.V. 3) Research statement 4) Teaching statement, and 5) Three representative publications (please upload all three as one PDF doc).
In addition, candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references. Each reference will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.
The appointment is expected to begin on August 19, 2024. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 17, 2023.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct'
can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Karen Schloss
kschloss@xxxxxxxx |