FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position #FY 10-40
October 9, 2009
HIRING UNIT: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
TITLE/RANK: Assistant Professor
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The successful candidate will be expected to conduct a high-quality research program according to department expectations, demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a strong commitment to a collegial environment. Responsibilities will also include supervising student research and serving on departmental, school and university committees.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Academic, 9-month, tenure-track beginning August 16, 2010 continuing with opportunities for summer employment based on availability and enrollment, 100%.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: State
SALARY RANGE: commensurate with training/experience.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or ABD status in social psychology or a closely related field, and will be required to supervise student research, involve undergraduate students in their research, and serve on departmental, school and university committees. Successful candidates must demonstrate promise for a high-quality research program, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a strong commitment to a collegial environment. Preference will be given to candidates with an ability to teach undergraduate social psychology and some combination of the following undergraduate courses (listed in order of importance): health psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, research design and statistics, evolutionary psychology, positive psychology. Preference will also be given to candidates with high quality teaching and research experience. The Department seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: December 4, 2009 and will continue until position is filled.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A LETTER OF APPLICATION, VITA, CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES, EVIDENCE OF TEACHING ABILITY AND COMMITMENT, STATEMENT OF RESEARCH INTERESTS, AND THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. SUBMIT INFORMATION TO:
Dr. Mike Dudley, Chair, Search Committee
SIUE
Department of Psychology
Campus Box 1121
Edwardsville, IL 62026
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