Assistant Professor Tenure Track - Cyberpsychology

Assistant Professor Tenure Track -
Cyberpsychology

Position Summary

The Cyberpsychology Program in the Department of Humanities and
Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks to
hire a tenure-track faculty member at the level of assistant
professor.
Cyberpsychology is the study of the impact, dynamic processes,
and outcomes that digital technologies have enabled in individuals,
groups, and wider society. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in
psychology, social science, or a closely related discipline and are
expected to have both prior teaching experience and a recognized
record of scholarly work commensurate with the level of
appointment. Areas of specialization can include, but are not
limited to: social media, virtual reality/augmented reality, games
and gaming, cyborgs, artificial intelligence, telepsychology,
virtual interest groups, online-identity formation, digital
addiction, cyberbullying, digital learning, and social network
analysis. Key criteria for selection will include capacity to
actively engage in research and scholarship, participate in
externally funded research, and demonstrate a commitment to
undergraduate and graduate education for diverse student
populations. Application packages should include a letter outlining
background and expertise, curriculum vita, statement of research
and teaching interests, a writing sample or publication, and names
of at least three references. The successful candidate can expect a
competitive salary as well as support in the form of start-up
research funding. Review of applications will begin on November 15,
2021, and continue until the position is filled.
Essential Functions

The successful candidate is expected to establish an active,
externally funded research program and to demonstrate excellence in
graduate and undergraduate teaching. Duties will include delivering
lecture courses and/or administering labs, actively pursuing
opportunities for external research funding, advising student
researchers, and participating in outreach to recruit a diverse
population of high-quality undergraduate and graduate students.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Ph.D. in psychology, social science, or closely related
discipline from an accredited institution. At the university's
discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be
accepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of
the university an equivalent combination of education and
experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the
position.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum
vita, statement of research and teaching interests (5-page max), a
writing sample or publication, and names of at least three
references.
To apply, please visit:
https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/3497?c=njit
Candidates may send queries to Dr. Nancy Steffen-Fluhr at
steffen@njit.edu. Please use
"Assistant Professor - Cyberpsychology" in the subject field. As
part of its 2025 Strategic Plan, NJIT is committed to enhancing the
diversity of our faculty. We strongly encourage women and
under-represented minorities to apply for this opportunity.

Diversity is a core value of NJIT and we are committed to
make diversity, equity and inclusion, part of everything we do. We
celebrate the diversity of our university community and recognize
the cultural and personal differences. We strive to cultivate an
inclusive campus culture that promotes excellence among our
faculty, staff and students. Building a robust and diverse
community is critical to NJIT's continuing status as a premier
institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic
university.

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse
and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and
strongly encourages applications from individuals with
disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Psychology - Assistant Professor, Location: Newark, NJ - 07102