The Department of Psychology at the University of Alabama is hiring an assistant professor of teaching to start August 16, 2013, subject to availability of funding. Responsibilities include teaching 4 courses per semester and a service commitment to the undergraduate program.
The position is a 3-year renewable contract with an annual performance review. Although individuals in such positions (called Clinical/Lecture Track Faculty at the University of Alabama) may not earn tenure, they are eligible for promotion. Teaching duties will include large-enrollment undergraduate courses, but also may include small classes and an occasional opportunity to teach a graduate course. The service commitment involves coordination of some aspects of undergraduate advising and supervision of departmental student organizations. There is no research requirement for this position.
A PhD in psychology is required for the position. Applications should include a) a letter outlining qualifications (including courses prepared to teach, list of innovative teaching practices), b) teaching philosophy statement, c) sample course syllabi, d) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., summary of numerical and narrative student evaluations, peer or supervisor observations), e) evidence of instructional development (e.g. teaching-related workshops attended, teaching-related conferences and presentations), f) current vitae, and g) 3-4 letters of recommendation. Application review will begin November 30th and will continue until the position is filled.
Apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu under "search postings." All materials should be submitted online, except letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be mailed to Steven Prentice-Dunn, Chair, Teaching Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348. For more information about our department, please visit us at http://psychology.ua.edu, or contact Steven Prentice-Dunn (sprentic@ua.edu<mailto:sprentic@ua.edu>).
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Steven Prentice-Dunn, PhD
Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Alabama
Box 870348
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348
Phone: (205) 348-1940
Website: http://bama.ua.edu/~sprentic<http://bama.ua.edu/%7Esprentic>
