TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY POSITION The Psychology Department at Fairfield University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning Fall 2012. We seek a cognitive or behavioral neuropsychologist with research interests in neuropsychological assessment and higher order functioning of the brain. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching interests in lifespan issues in neuropsychology. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and the potential for developing an active research program in their area of specialization that involves undergraduates. Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field and ABD's who expect their degree by Fall 2012 will also be considered. Applicants with a degree in clinical or cognitive neuropsychology, or in cognitive, developmental, or school psychology with relevant research and teaching interests are especially encouraged to apply.
The teaching load is three undergraduate courses each semester. Courses taught would include Human Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Developmental Psychology, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Courses might also include Tests and Measurements, Research Methods, Sensation & Perception, and General Psychology. The department consists of nine full-time faculty representing a range of specialties and is housed in a spacious, well-equipped facility in the Bannow Science Center. Our department offers a B.A. degree as well as a B.S. degree in psychology. Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution and is consistently ranked as a top comprehensive university in New England and is located in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT, one hour from New York City along Long Island Sound. Our six Colleges and Professional Schools enroll approximately 3500 undergraduate and 1200 graduate students. Review of applications will begin immediately; for full consideration, complete applications must be received by October 3, 2011. The salary and benefits for the position are competitive. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, representative reprints of scholarly work, three letters of reference, and a graduate school transcript. These should be sent to: Linda Henkel, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06824. No electronic applications will be accepted. For additional information about Fairfield University and our department, visit http://www.fairfield.edu<http://www.fairfield.edu/> Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=11873 or send a blank email to leave-11873-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
