Department of Psychology - Two 2-year and one 3-year term positions beginning Fall 2021

Job description

Date New Hire Needed:

08/01/2021

Department of Psychology - Two 2-year and one 3-year term positions beginning Fall 2021

Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers one of Grinnell College’s largest majors. With a commitment to psychological science, the department educates students using a lively lab-based curriculum and individually-mentored research. We invite applications for three term faculty appointments beginning Fall 2021. Two positions will be for two years, and one position will be for three years. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests might include, but are not limited to: social psychology, personality psychology, developmental psychology, and cognitive psychology. The teaching load is five courses [OR EQUIVALENT] over two semesters. The successful candidates will teach some combination of introductory psychology and both intermediate and advanced courses in their area of specialization. One of the three successful candidates will teach our required research methods course. In addition, successful candidates will mentor and engage students in research projects. Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at https://www.grinnell.edu/academics/majors-concentrations/psychology

Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible

Associate Professor (Ph.D.) preferred

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 12, 2021. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), statements of teaching and research interests, a statement about how the candidate would serve Grinnell’s commitment to diversity, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Associate Professor Chris Ralston, at [[email protected]] or 641-269-4836.

Exempt

Faculty

Full-Time

Term

01/08/2021

02/12/2021

Yes

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