21.4205, Jobs: Cognitive Science: Assistant Professor, University of Memphis

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Subject: 21.4205, Jobs: Cognitive Science: Assistant Professor, University of Memphis

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Date: 21-Oct-2010
From: Danielle McNamara [dsmcnamara1 at gmail.com]
Subject: Cognitive Science: Assistant Professor, University of Memphis, TN, USA
 

	
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Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:49:30
From: Danielle McNamara [dsmcnamara1 at gmail.com]
Subject: Cognitive Science: Assistant Professor, University of Memphis, TN, USA

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University or Organization: University of Memphis 
Department: Institute for Intelligent Systems
Job Location: Tennessee, USA 
Web Address: http://iis.memphis.edu
Job Rank: Assistant Professor  

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science 


Description:

The Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) and the Psychology Department
at the University of Memphis invite applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2011. The position is a
joint appointment primarily in the IIS with a home department in Psychology.

Successful applicants will have an interdisciplinary Cognitive Science
background with a doctoral degree in Psychology, Education, Computer
Science, or related areas. Focus areas of research include Cognitive
Science, Educational Technologies, or Human Computer Interaction. Some
examples of specific subareas of interest may include cognitive
modeling/simulation, intelligent tutoring, educational/serious games,
robotics, animated agents, embodiment, emotion, motivation, dialog and
discourse.

Applicants must have completed (or be completing) a Ph.D., must have a
record of interdisciplinary publications, an active research program that
will attract external funding, and a strong commitment to graduate and
undergraduate teaching. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications. A successful candidate will be expected to spearhead new
externally funded research initiatives, to build and lead a team of
graduate students in Ph.D. research, and to teach courses at the graduate
and undergraduate levels.

The Institute for Intelligent Systems consists of 30 faculty members across
10 departments and 4 colleges (Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Education,
and Audiology and Speech Language Pathology). The IIS offers a graduate
certificate in Cognitive Science and is affiliated with BA and MS programs
in other departments. The IIS has received over $20 million in external
awards in the past four years. Further information about the Institute for
Intelligent Systems can be found at http://iis.memphis.edu.

The University of Memphis Psychology Department offers a bachelor's degree
in Psychology as well as master's and doctoral degrees in Experimental,
Clinical, and School Psychology. The Department is also the home of the
Center for Applied Psychological Research, one of the most successful
centers created under the State of Tennessee's Centers of Excellence
program. The University of Memphis Psychology Department website may be
found at http://www.memphis.edu/psychology/.

Please complete an on-line application at https://workforum.memphis.edu.
Click on the faculty box to find the posting for Assistant Professor. You
will be required to upload a cover letter, research and teaching
statements, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.
Application review will begin December 1, 2010, and will continue until the
position is filled. The University of Memphis is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants
to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as
they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, age, gender, handicap or veteran status.
Successful candidates must meet guidelines of the Immigration and Reform
Control Act of 1986. For any questions regarding this position, please
contact Dr. Danielle McNamara, dsmcnamara1 at gmail.com.

Note the on-line application form will be activated at
https://workforum.memphis.edu in November 2010.


Application Deadline: 01-Dec-2010 (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://workforum.memphis.edu 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Danielle McNamara 
	Email: dsmcnamara1 at gmail.com 



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