The Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning in August, 2010 in the area of Experimental Psychology with an emphasis on Judgment and Decision Making. Successful applicants will be expected to provide instruction and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students and who have a well-developed research agenda. Instructional duties may include on-line instruction and/or instruction at off-campus sites. Scholarly duties include publication, thesis supervision, and a willingness to seek external funding to support research. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for summer teaching. Appointment is contingent upon completion of all requirements for the doctoral degree in psychology.
Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 16,000 students and has been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 15 among southern regional universities since 1986. The Department has 33 full-time doctoral level faculty members, approximately 700 undergraduate majors and 80 full-time graduate students in four master’s degree programs and is pursuing permission to plan a Ph.D. program in Rural Clinical Psychology.
Applications consisting of a vita, statement of teaching and research interests, photocopy of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to James Denniston, Chair, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University, Box 32109, Boone, NC 28608. Applications will not be accepted by e-mail. A review of completed applications will begin on October 26th, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from minority candidates and candidates with disabilities are encouraged. Additional information about the Department of Psychology, the University, and the surrounding area is located on the Psychology web site at: http://www.psych.appstate.edu/
--------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth M. Steele, Ph.D. [email protected] Professor and Assistant Chairperson Department of Psychology http://www.psych.appstate.edu Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 USA --------------------------------------------------------------- --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
