JOBS: The University of Tampa, Assistant Professor in Psychology (Developmental)

Assistant Professor in Psychology (Developmental)

The Department of Psychology at The University of Tampa is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2012.

Candidates must have interest in and/or experience teaching courses in both adulthood and aging and child psychology, both of which include a service learning component.  Preference will be given to those who have expertise in adulthood and aging.  Additional teaching responsibilities include general psychology and introductory research methods and statistics.  Candidates will have the opportunity to teach and/or develop an additional upper-level course in development.  Teaching responsibilities include three, 4-hour courses each semester.  Other responsibilities will include an active program of scholarship, standard student advising and committee service. Preference will be given to candidates with interest in and/or experience with mentoring undergraduate research.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology. College or university teaching experience and demonstrated scholarly activity in the field are preferred.

The University of Tampa is a primarily undergraduate institution with an enrollment of about 6,500 students.  For details about The University please go to:  http://www.ut.edu

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. To be assured full consideration, applications should be received by January 16, 2012. Salary is competitive.

Applicants must apply online at:  https://jobs.ut.edu. Applicants should be prepared to attach a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vita, one-page Teaching Philosophy, Work Sample (which should consist of a short publication or manuscript no larger than 2 mb) and a Copy of your Graduate Transcript. In addition, applicants will be requested to enter name and email address for three (3) reference providers.  Minorities are encouraged to apply.  The University of Tampa is an EO/AA employer.