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Assistant Professor — Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Thiel College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Experimental Psychology beginning in Fall 2010. Applicants with Ph.D. are preferred, but ABD’s nearing completion will be considered. Area of specialization within Experimental Psychology is open. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach courses in quantitative methods and research design, demonstrate excellence in both teaching and scholarship, and be willing to teach a variety of introductory and advanced courses. Courses may include General Psychology; a laboratory course in specialty area; History and Philosophy of Psychology, Research Methods and Senior Seminar.

Candidates should have an interest in joining an undergraduate department where teaching in a small classroom environment is emphasized. The normal teaching load is four courses per semester.

Thiel College is a private liberal arts college of 1000 students affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  Applicants should submit a cover letter, vitae, graduate transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation, samples of written work, sample syllabi, and summaries of teaching evaluations if available to Susan Swartzbeck, Human Resources Director, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125 or email application materials to: employment@thiel.edu.   Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.  Thiel College is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Visit the Thiel College Web site at www.thiel.edu to learn more about Thiel College.  EOE.