Faculty Opening in Psychology, Northeastern University
Assistant / Associate Professor Specializing in Environmental Cognition
The Psychology Department at Northeastern University (www.northeastern.edu/cos/psychology/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in psychology to start in the fall of 2021. We seek applicants with a research focus on cognitive approaches to issues underlying climate change and sustainability. Research areas could include, but are not limited to: mental models, bias and decision making, cooperation and self-regulation, and data visualization, as applied to issues of climate change, sustainability, and/or other environmental concerns. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting a nationally recognized, independent, externally funded research program, and contributing to a new cross-disciplinary research initiative on environmental cognition, stewardship, and sustainability between the Psychology Department, Department of Marine and Environmental Science and School of Public Policy in collaboration with local, national and international stakeholders. A cross-college appointment will be considered where appropriate. Candidates should have a PhD in psychology or a related field by the appointment start date. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor John Coley (j.coley@northeastern.edu), Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
You can find out more about the position, and submit materials here:
https://careersmanager.pageuppeople.com/879/cw/en-us/job/504223/open-rank-assistantassociate-professor