The department of psychology at Portland State University seeks to fill
a position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in
Developmental Psychology/ Applied Developmental Psychology/ Human
Development with an emphasis on developmental methodology, starting as
early as Fall 2010.
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ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in Developmental Psychology/ Applied
Developmental Psychology/ Human Development. The Department of
Psychology at Portland State University has a tenure-track opening in
Developmental Psychology beginning September 2010. The department has a
strong field research orientation and has an Applied Psychology
doctoral program with specializations in Applied Developmental, Applied
Social and Community, and Industrial/ Organizational Psychology.
Qualifications include a doctoral degree in Developmental Psychology,
Applied Developmental Psychology, Human Development, Developmental
Science, or an equivalent program (ABD considered). We seek candidates
who have an established record of community-based externally-funded
research and publication, or demonstrated potential for establishing
such a record. Candidates applying at the associate level should
demonstrate an established track record of grant-funded research,
teaching, and service.
The area of specialization is open, but our program favors lifespan,
social contextual, and ecological systems perspectives. We are
especially interested in candidates with research and teaching expertise
in developmental methodology (including design, measurement, and
statistical methods, e.g., analysis of multivariate longitudinal data,
or evaluation of change processes) or developmental science and
education as part of the University's K- 20 initiative (e.g., effects of
social inequalities on children's academic development. Responsibilities
include maintaining a productive program of community-based research;
securing external funding; teaching graduate and undergraduate courses
in developmental psychology, including courses related to the
applicant's particular area of expertise; supervising graduate students'
theses and dissertations; supervising graduate and undergraduate
community-based practica and internships; and contributing to service in
the department, university and profession.
Portland State University values diversity and demonstrates this through
its campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of
historically under-represented groups to apply. The Psychology
Department maintains a supportive climate of cooperation, collaboration,
and collegiality. To learn more about our department see ww.psy.pdx.edu;
for further questions write ellen.skinner@pdx.edu.
Portland State University is a member of the Oregon University System.
Located in the thriving Portland metropolitan area, Portland State holds
the motto "Let Knowledge Serve the City." Portland State offers many
opportunities for applied research. Portland is a highly livable city
that offers natural beauty, a vibrant cultural life, and outdoor
sporting activities. Mountains, forests, and the Oregon coast are
accessible within 90 minutes of driving.
We request a letter of application in which the candidate describes his
or her interest in this position. Please also include separate
statements of research interests (include interests in working with
diverse populations of research participants) and teaching interests
(include interests in teaching diverse student populations). Include a
CV with contact information including e-mail; include copies of papers;
and request at least three letters of reference be sent to our
attention. Kindly mail all materials to: Dr. Ellen Skinner, Chair,
Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology–PSY, Portland
State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751. Review of
applications will begin no later than April 15, 2010 and continue
until the finalists are identified.
PSU is an AA/EO institution and welcomes applications from diverse
candidates and candidates who support diversity.
