Visiting Position in Clinical Child or Social Psychology, The University of Alabama
The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama has been recognized for its academic and research strengths by the University and has been given supplementary funding to expand. We have an immediate opening for a visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level in either Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology or Social Psychology starting August 16, 2009. We anticipate that the department will have tenure track positions in both programs the following academic year (beginning August 2010). The successful candidate for the visiting position will contribute to both the teaching and research missions of the department.
Candidates should have completed or be nearing completion of a doctoral program in Psychology. For the clinical child position, completion of an APA or CPA-accredited internship is required. Responsibilities include teaching a 2-2 course load of undergraduate and/or graduate courses and conducting independent research/collaborating with current faculty.
The University of Alabama, founded in 1831, is the flagship campus of a three campus system. The University is located in Tuscaloosa, a city of 100,000 that was named an All America City by the National Civic League. Applications should include a letter outlining qualifications, research interests, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and potential fit with the department. Additionally, applications should include a current vita and 3 letters of recommendation. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Go to search postings and enter requisition number 0801780. All materials should be submitted online, except letters of recommendation. These should be mailed to Beverly Thorn, Chair Designate, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348 and can be emailed to bthorn@as.ua.edu. Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our department, please visit us on the web at http://psychology.ua.edu, or contact Beverly Thorn at 205-348-5024 or bthorn@as.ua.edu.
