Following is an announcement for a Psychology position at Indiana University Kokomo. I just wanted to comment that since this position is to replace may position (I will not be teaching full-time after the end of this academic year at my choice) and that I will be glad to respond to any inquiries about specifics that anyone may have.
Indiana University Kokomo is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences beginning August 1, 2009. The successful candidate will teach two psychology courses in the Fall and three in the Spring semester from among the following: General, Life Span Developmental, Abnormal, Statistics, and/or other courses consistent with the candidates training, qualifications, and department needs. The candidate will also team-teach in the Indiana University Kokomo Learning Communities Program. This is a year-long interdisciplinary program designed to help first-year students make a successful transition to college. A minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology and college level teaching experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked with freshman students and/or have team taught a course, and have familiarity with outcome-based learning criteria and instructional technologies. Indiana University Kokomo is committed to enhancing diversity within its teaching and learning mission. Individuals in lecturer positions are reviewed yearly. After a probationary period of no longer than seven years (analogous to the tenure process), a candidate who is successfully promoted to Senior Lecturer status will be awarded a long-term contract, structured as a rolling 3-year contract. One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 47,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 2,800 students from an 11 county area in north central Indiana. An additional 350 students pursue degrees in technology in cooperation with Purdue University. IU Kokomo has approximately 210 faculty and staff and 100 part-time employees. Baccalaureate, masters, and a limited number of associate degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo can be accessed at http://www.iuk.edu. Send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for this position, a statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available) to: Angela H. Becker, Ph.D., Co-Chair, Psychology Search Committee, c/o Joyce Webb, Secretary, Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences, Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 S Washington St, PO Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003. Emailed or faxed applications are acceptable (Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Fax to (765-455-9500). Application review begins December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Indiana University Kokomo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Persons with disabilities who need modifications or adjustments to participate in this application process should contact the office of Affirmative Action at (765) 455-9529. Verification of a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be required. Bob Wildblood, PhD, HSPP Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
