Monday, February 04, 2008

JOBS: Assistant Professor of Psychology, The City University of New York

Since area of specialization is open, this job announcement may be of interest to those specializing in the adulthood and aging.

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK: New York City College of Technology

Psychology - Assistant Professor

Position Description and Duties The Department of Social Science at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) invites applications for three tenure-track, assistant professor positions in psychology to begin Fall 2008. CityTech, a comprehensive college offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, enrolls approximately 13,000 students and is located in downtown Brooklyn. The position requires teaching, student advisement, curriculum development, college service, and active research and scholarship. The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to teach Introduction to Psychology as well as contribute to departmental coverage of Personnel and Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental courses, or Personality Psychology. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaboration with faculty in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Professional Studies, and Technology & Design.

Qualification Requirements Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand when the appointment begins. Area of specialization is open, but a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Personality Psychology, Developmental Psychology, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a strong experimental background is preferred. Teaching experience at the college level is required, and the candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and learning. Experience with diverse student populations in urban settings is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong potential for an active research program and scholarly activity. A cover letter indicating teaching philosophy and research interests and two letters of recommendation should be enclosed with the curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on February 19, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled. Send materials to:

Psychology Search Ms. Michelle Harris, N321 Director, ISR New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

Jean E. Kubeck, Ph.D. Department of Social Sciences Vice Chair, Institutional Review Board New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 1-718-260-5081