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2024-25 Lecturer Pool Ad - Cognitive Sciences
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: August 1, 2024
Most recent review date: Sunday, Sep 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Cognitive Sciences has the need for Unit 18 lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in the various areas of cognitive science. Most appointments are for a single course, but in some cases, candidates could be asked to teach more than one course. For a list of courses offered by the department, see: https://catalogue.uci.edu/schoolofsocialsciences/departmentofcognitivesciences/#courseinventory
Areas of need include:
- psych research methods/lab: topics covered include research methods – observational, survey, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental – and tools – for searching the literature, reading and understanding of primary research publications, and drawing inferences from data.
- experimental psychology/lab: topics covered include the experimental method, A/B testing, a practical introduction to experimental design with a focus on understanding confounding and other threats to validity, and use of R or JASP for basic statistical analysis.
- probability and inference: topics covered include the fundamentals of statistical models emphasizing linear model, again with a focus on conceptual understanding and model specification.
- Other areas of interest include special topics in general cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, and other research laboratory courses
A compelling teaching portfolio, as well as a clear vision for teaching to a diverse audience at the university level is highly desired. Salary is commensurate with teaching experience. This recruitment is for potential openings in the future (i.e., an open pool) and does not guarantee availability.
Department: https://www.cogsci.uci.edu/
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, or a related field
- Relevant and effective teaching experience at the college level.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter - Specify the types of courses (e.g., laboratory/research methods, programming, statistics) or areas of cognitive science that you are interested in teaching and include your relevant background experience.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
Teaching Evaluations or Evidence of Teaching Impact - Teaching evaluations including statistical analysis OR other evidence of teaching impact.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Misc/Additional - Please upload any additional items that you feel are relevant to your application and that have not been addressed in the other required documents.
(Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information only for a minimum of 3 references. Referee letters will be requested if you are considered for a position.
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.