About the Position: The Department of Psychology at Western Washington University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in developmental psychology. Applicants should have expertise in culture and development, with culture broadly defined, and including diverse contexts of development and cultural variation in developmental processes. The position will begin September 2012. Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications. The position is contingent upon funding.
About the Department: The department has 28 permanent full-time faculty. Programs include a B.A. in Psychology and in Behavioral Neuroscience, and three graduate programs: M.S. programs in both Experimental Psychology and Mental Health Counseling and M.Ed. in School Counseling (http://www.wwu.edu/psychology/). The department houses five areas of research and teaching expertise – Developmental, Social, Abnormal, Cognitive, and Neuroscience – as well as the internationally recognized Center for Cross-Cultural Research.
Position Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in developmental psychology, research methods and statistics, and other courses in the candidate's area of expertise. The candidate should also be prepared to teach developmental psychology courses in a Master's level graduate program in Experimental Psychology. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, as well as service activities as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. completed by September 2012 in psychology, or closely related discipline, with expertise in culture and development
- Evidence of an active research program, and demonstrated ability to involve students in research
- Publication record commensurate with experience
- Must demonstrate the ability to teach at both the undergraduate and master's degree level and have a commitment to excellence in teaching
Preferred Qualifications:
- Commitment to working with diverse students and faculty
- A strong quantitative background
Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Please log in to www.wwu.edu/jobs and submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE). Application materials may be uploaded per the EASE instructions.
The application should include a letter of application, a detailed vita, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests addressing the position qualifications, and copies of representative publications. The applicant should also arrange for graduate transcripts to be mailed by the institution(s), and for three letters of recommendation to be sent. All correspondence should be sent to:
Dr. Kate McLean and Dr. Rebecca Goodvin
Developmental Psychology Search Committee
Department of Psychology
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9172
Review of files will begin on November 21, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about Western Washington University, see the Psychology Department's web page: http://www.wwu.edu/psychology/.
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.
