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| Assistant Professor of (Social) Psychology | | | | | Institution/Organization: | Penn State York | Job Location: | Pennsylvania, U.S.A. | Job Type: | Tenure-Track | Contact Person: | Kathy Barr | Date Posted: | October 29th, 2014 | Web Site: | http://www.psu.jobs | | | | | | | | Penn State York invites applications for a faculty member in Social Psychology, Assistant Professor, (Tenure-Track, 36 weeks), to begin August 2015, or as negotiated. Responsibilities: Teach three courses (9 credits) each semester using traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods. Typical courses to be taught include courses in social psychology as well as other courses in support of a psychology major and minor as needed by the program. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Social Psychology with additional emphasis in either Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Personality Psychology preferred. Candidates who are ABD but nearing completion of their Ph.D. may be considered. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important. Campus Information: Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. Penn State York is one of more than twenty Penn State campuses statewide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 1200 students; about 25% are adult learners. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as eight baccalaureate degrees and five associate degrees. Penn State York is located in south-central Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The campus rests on 51 acres, overlooking the historic city of York. Students and faculty at Penn State York have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting, and have many opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members. For more information about the campus, visit: http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html Inquires about the position should be addressed to Dr. Robert Farrell, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State York. E-mail: jrf10@psu.edu. Telephone: (717)771-4051. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references. Application review begins November 1, 2014 and continues until a suitable candidate is found. Apply to job 53778 at http://www.psu.jobs CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.
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