Instructor 9-mth / Scholar in Residence

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology Cognitive Science Behavioral Science or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in cognitive psychology neuroscience or applied psychology;

• Research experience in cognitive or behavioral science with experience in experimental design computational modeling or quantitative analysis;

• Experience with data analysis programming and AI tools such as machine learning frameworks;

• Experience in computational psychology behavioral data modeling or cognitive architectures;

• Knowledge of ethical frameworks for AI and human-technology interaction;

• Familiarity with psychophysiological or behavioral research tools (e.g. eye tracking EEG facial analysis);

• Interest in curriculum development or program building in AI and psychology;

• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute psychological insights to AI-focused teams;

• Awareness of psychological dimensions of AI ethics including bias fairness and mental health;

• Ability to communicate complex topics across disciplines and to diverse audiences;

• A curiosity-driven mindset and interest in shaping how psychology and AI inform one another.

Job Duties:

• Conduct interdisciplinary research applying psychological theories to develop interpretable models of human cognition and behavior in AI systems;

• Investigate and design AI systems that align with human perceptual and cognitive processes to enhance user experience and communication;

• Examine the psychological and ethical implications of AI on user well-being cognitive diversity and social inclusion;

• Analyze psychological data using advanced statistical methods and collaborate across disciplines to inform AI applications;

• Develop and integrate AI-enhanced tools into psychological research assessment and intervention platforms;

• Mentor students and faculty in computational data-driven and AI-based approaches to psychological research;

• Produce scholarly publications and present research findings in academic and interdisciplinary forums;

• Contribute to curriculum development and engage in outreach that connects psychology with the responsible development of AI.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply psychological theories of cognition (e.g. memory attention decision-making) to the development of interpretable and human-aligned AI systems;

• Skilled in designing AI interfaces and systems that reflect human perceptual and cognitive processes to enhance usability trust and communication;

• Knowledge of ethical social and psychological impacts of AI including bias accessibility and user well-being with the ability to incorporate these considerations into research and design;

• Proficient in using statistical machine learning and computational techniques (e.g. Bayesian modeling) to analyze cognitive and behavioral data;

• Demonstrated ability to work across fields such as psychology computer science and neuroscience and to communicate complex concepts to diverse academic and non-academic audiences;

• Experienced in developing and integrating AI-based tools for psychological research assessment and intervention using programming and experimental design platforms;

• Capable of mentoring students and faculty in computational and AI-based psychological research and contributing to curriculum development on related topics;

• Skilled in producing peer-reviewed publications delivering academic presentations and engaging in outreach that bridges psychology and AI for broader impact.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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