We especially welcome applications from people with specialties related to aging.
The ad is copied below. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.augie.edu/dept/psych/index.html .
Thanks, Anne Zell Assistant Professor of Psychology Augustana College 2001 S. Summit Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57197
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Augustana College Psychology Department invites applications for TWO tenure-track Assistant or Associate positions beginning late August 2008.
One position in DEVELOPMENTAL teaches Life-Span Development and courses in area of specialization.
The second position specialty is open. The successful candidate will teach Research Methods, General Psychology and/or Life-Span, and courses in area of specialization. Interest in teaching Statistics also would be a valued asset. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with teaching interests in COGNITIVE, BIOPSYCHOLOGY, GEROPSYCHOLOGY or APPLIED (Health, I/O, etc.) areas of psychology.
A strong commitment to teaching excellence in a faith-based, liberal arts environment and a plan that involves undergrads in doing research are essential for both positions. Typical teaching load is 3 courses (2 preps) in Fall and Spring and 1 course in January term. The successful candidates will have an important role in shaping the future of our psychology program committed to working closely with and mentoring students, many of whom have interest in human service careers.
Augustana is a selective, residential college frequently acknowledged as a premiere college in a premiere city. Our location in Sioux Falls, a dynamic, growing city (metro area of 223,000) which is a major medical, retail, and financial center, provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment.
Qualifications: earned doctoral degree (by August '08), evidence of teaching excellence, current research program that engages undergrads, and commitment to the core values of Augustana: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community, Service.
Applicant review will begin October 15 and continue until positions are filled.
Send a letter of application indicating teaching interests, curriculum vitae, reference information, course syllabi and evaluations, brief research statement, and brief essay indicating why you are interested in teaching at Augustana. Unofficial transcripts and reprints are welcome. Contact department chair: christina.devita@augie.edu with questions. Have three (3) letters of reference and your application package sent to:
Dean of the College Augustana College Box 763 Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Telephone: 605-274-4110 Fax: 605-274-5547
