West Chester University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2016 at the assistant professor level in developmental psychology with a specialty in autism spectrum disorders. Applicants must have a PhD in psychology with developmental specialization, an active program of peer reviewed research studying autism, and the ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research. Preference will be given to applicants committed to teaching courses in developmental psychology, autism, and undergraduate core courses. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates with expertise in learning theory and who will be well prepared to teach classes in learning theory and applied behavior analysis.
Candidates selected for on-campus interviews will present a colloquium to demonstrate teaching and research excellence. The Department of Psychology is composed of 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty and serves approximately 850 undergraduate majors and 100 master's degree students. We are especially interested in recruiting faculty from underrepresented groups. Additional information is available at http://www.wcupa.edu/_academics/sch_cas.psy/. Completion of the doctorate is required before the start of the Fall 2016 semester. Applicants should apply online at https://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1292263 Applications must include all of the following: a cover letter identifying the courses the applicant is prepared to teach, curriculum vitae, two reprints or preprints of published articles, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests. Additionally, applicants must ensure that three letters of recommendation are submitted to Psychology Department Administrative Assistant, Ms. Bridgid Fitzgerald, at bfitzger...@wcupa.edu<mailto:bfitzger...@wcupa.edu>. Review of candidates will begin on December 15th and continue until position is filled. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process and colloquium to be considered finalists. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic plan. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D. epol...@wcupa.edu<mailto:epol...@wcupa.edu> Professor Emeritus of Psychology West Chester University of Pennsylvania Doc's Bluegrass Newsletter: http://www.docsbluegrass.net/bluegrass-newsletter.html Husband, father, grandfather, bluegrass fiddler & biopsychologist............... in approximate order of importance ________________________________ This e-mail message was sent from a retired or emeritus status employee of West Chester University. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@mail-archive.com. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=47433 or send a blank email to leave-47433-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
