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Position Information

Job TitleAssistant Professor of PsychologyPosting Number20110273Pay RatePosition TypeFaculty Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Juniata College’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology position beginning Fall 2019. The area of expertise is open; however, preference will be given to individuals with the ability to teach cognitive neuroscience or cognitive psychology. In addition, the position requires an ability to teach Introductory Psychology and other courses in the individual’s area of expertise. Our teaching load is 21 credits per year, which includes time for ongoing, collaborative research with undergraduate students through our Research in Psychology course.

Position Qualifications

The Juniata community is dedicated to providing an academically rigorous and personally enriching liberal arts education. Applicants with a PhD are preferred, but individuals who are ABD will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit 1) a cover letter that describes your teaching philosophy and research interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate school transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendation from professional references through our online application portal.

Supervision Required/Given

This position will report to the chair of the Psychology Department.

Preferred Qualifications

See position qualifications.

Physical DemandsSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit 1) a cover letter that describes your teaching philosophy and research interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) graduate school transcripts, and 4) three letters of recommendation from professional references.

We are aware that the letters of recommendation and transcripts typically come from outside sources, not from the applicant. Please upload “placeholder” documents titled “letter of recommendation 1-3” and “transcript”. Letters of recommendation and transcripts can be emailed to hr@juniata.edu. We will attache them to your online profile.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date04/18/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesPosting Specific Questions

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3
6. Curriculum Vitae

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