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 | Social Psychology: Rank Open |  | | | | | Institution/Organization: | Texas Tech University | | Job Location: | Texas, U.S.A. | | Job Type: | Tenure-Track | | Contact Person: | Dick McGlynn | | Date Posted: | October 11th, 2001 | | Closing Date: | December 1st, 2001 | | | | |  |  | |
Faculty Position in Social Psychology
Department of Psychology
Texas Tech University
The Department of Psychology at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Social Psychology for Fall 2002. The position is approved at the Assistant Professor level, but we will consider applications from exceptional candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level who have established a strong program of research with a record of consistent research funding. Scholars from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have the Ph.D. degree by August, 2002. The position requires effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, department service, and a nationally recognized research program.
The specialty area within social psychology is open, but there is some preference for expertise in methodology as well as a substantive area. The successful candidate will strengthen or complement the interests of the incumbent faculty in a four-person Social Psychology program that offers the Ph.D. and M.A. degrees. Currently, broad research emphases within the program include in close relationships (Clyde Hendrick) , social cognition (Darcy Reich), and groups (Dick McGlynn).
Texas Tech is a research university offering the full spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, and professional (e.g., Law, Health Sciences) programs. The College of Arts & Sciences, which includes the Psychology Department, is by far the largest of the academic units on a campus that serves over 25,000 students. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is directly adjacent to the main campus and provides the opportunity for many collaborative relationships. Additional information about Texas Tech can be found at http://www.ttu.edu.
The Psychology Department, which has 27 faculty and 85 graduate students, also offers doctoral concentrations in cognitive & applied cognitive, human factors, clinical (APA accredited), and counseling (APA accredited) psychology and serves over 700 undergraduate majors. More details about position and the department are available at http://www.psychology.ttu.edu. The main campus of the university is located in Lubbock, a city of 200,000 that features a pleasant, year-round climate and low cost of living. Additional information about Lubbock can be found at http://www.ci.lubbock.tx.us.
Initial review of applications will begin December 1, 2001. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, up to three reprints, and three letters of recommendation to:
Social Search Committee
Department of Psychology
Box 42051
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-2051
(806) 742-3711, ext 222
Fax (806) 742-0818
Electronic applications are encouraged; see details at http://www.psychology.ttu.edu/news.
Texas Tech University is an EEO/affirmative action institution and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Questions about this position can be directed to Richard P. McGlynn, Chair, Social Search Committee, r.mcglynn@ttu.edu, (806) 742-3711 ext 255.
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