Assistant Professor of Psychology

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego State University Department of Psychology seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in quantitative psychology. The ideal candidate will develop and apply novel quantitative methods to test hypotheses for psychological data collected from various designs, including experimental, quasi-experimental, intervention/prevention, and/or longitudinal. Novel methods may include machine learning, data mining, artificial intelligence, network analysis, Bayesian estimation, psychometrics, advanced structural equation modeling, or advanced multilevel models. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers across different substantive topics and apply newly developed statistical methods to real-world empirical datasets. The department advocates for a teacher-scholar model, balancing teaching and research. The role involves teaching applied statistics courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, covering topics such as ANOVA, regression, generalized linear modeling, measurement, structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, and longitudinal data analysis. The department offers a PhD program in Clinical Psychology (joint with UC San Diego), an MS program in applied psychology (with emphases in industrial/organizational and quantitative methodology), and an MA program in various psychological fields.

Requirements

A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments.
Demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity.
Demonstrated capacity to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
Demonstrated capacity to engage in both campus and professional service activities.
Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
Terminal degree in Psychology or related field, with all degree requirements met by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in Quantitative Psychology and its methodologies.
Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches.
Potential for securing extramural funding.
University-level teaching experience.
Preparation for teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience with relevant teaching technologies.
Interest in collaborating with members of the department across different substantive topics.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply novel quantitative methods to test hypotheses for psychological data.
Teach applied statistics courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Teach classes on two or more quantitative methods topics (e.g., ANOVA, regression, generalized linear modeling, measurement, structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, longitudinal data analysis).
Engage in campus and professional service activities.
Direct advanced undergraduate student research.
Direct graduate student research.