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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: The Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership (DFBL) is seeking talented psychologists with expertise related to cognitive neuroscience to join our team as a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. Anticipated start date is on or around June 30, 2025. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements in Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Biopsychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, or a closely allied field by the start date. Responsibilities of this position include a combination of teaching, scholarship, and service. First and foremost, the Air Force Academy is an in-person teaching institution and experience teaching undergraduate courses is desirable. The person we are seeking will be responsible for teaching major's courses related to their disciplinary area of expertise (e.g., Introduction to Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception), service courses within our department (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods), and contribute to interdisciplinary courses related to leadership and/or our Diversity and Inclusion Minor. Typical teaching responsibilities include approximately 3-4 sections each semester with 1-2 preps. In addition to teaching, we will also look to our new hire to contribute to the scholarly life of our department and the Academy by establishing and maintaining a regular rhythm of publishing and presenting in their area of interest. We invite scholars with human-focused interests who can mentor talented undergraduate students as part of their work. The person we hire will have access to department lab facilities (to include eyetracking, EEG, fNIRS, and extended reality technologies), as well as a participant pool to assist in their work. Finally, we seek a colleague who is committed to service as a meaningful part of their professional life. Initially, the person we hire will be expected to fulfill service responsibilities (e.g., academic advising, committee work) within our department. Ultimately, we will expect candidates to participate in service across the Air Force Academy and outside the institution (e.g., within professional organizations) as well.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Doctoral degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate (t/b completed by employment start date) ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Biopsychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or a closely allied field. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate teaching experience. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michelle Samuels, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Contacts

• Address USAFA Faculty 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
• Email: [email protected]