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 | Department Head, Department of Psychology |  | | | | | Institution/Organization: | Mississippi State University | | Job Location: | Mississippi, U.S.A. | | Job Types: | Tenure-Track, Other | | Contact Person: | Donna Barnes | | Date Posted: | August 31st, 2010 | | Closing Date: | December 31st, 2010 | | Web Site: | http://www.psychology.msstate.edu/ | | | | |  |  | |
The Department of Psychology at Mississippi State University is searching for a Department Head at the rank of Professor, beginning July 1, 2011. Candidates must have a PhD, an established research and extramural funding record, a commitment to academic excellence in research and teaching, and strong administrative skills. The substantive research and teaching area in psychology is open.
The degree programs offered in the Department include a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Cognitive Science (an interdisciplinary program), and Master of Science in psychology with emphases in clinical (MPAC accredited), and experimental psychology. The Department consists of 15 faculty, 425 undergraduate majors, 35+ MS students, and 10 PhD students. Faculty are involved in research with many affiliated institutes, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, the Institute for Neurocognitive Science and Technology, and the Social Science Research Center. They also generate a significant amount of competitive research funding. More information on the department is available at:
http://www.psychology.msstate.edu/
Mississippi State University is a comprehensive land grant, doctoral, research university classified as Doctoral/Research-Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. It is located in a progressive Sunbelt community, is among the top 100 research institutions in the nation, and has an array of centers and institutes receptive to collaborative research. Its mission is to provide access and opportunity to students from all sectors of the state's diverse population and to offer excellent and extensive programs and instruction, research, and outreach. More information on the University's mission can be seen at:
http://www.msstate.edu/web/mission.html
All applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu (PARF #5179). Application materials in electronic form (preferably PDF format) should be submitted to Dr. K. C. Morrison, Professor and Head Political Science & Public Administration Chair, Search Committee for Head of Psychology Mississippi State, MS 39762 qmiller@ps.msstate.edu Applications should include a letter describing administrative philosophy and research interests, a vita, and the names and contact information of three references. Supporting materials that demonstrate administrative, teaching, service and scholarly achievement should accompany the application. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2011 although applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. MSU is an AA/EOE.
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