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Psychology Department - Assistant Professor

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 2012. Applicants with Ph.D. are preferred, but ABDs 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 environment is emphasized. The normal teaching load is 4 courses per semester. Thiel College is a private liberal arts college of 1100.

Please send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, samples of written work, sample syllabi, summaries of teaching evaluations if available, graduate transcripts, and three current professional reference letters including email addresses and phone numbers of references to employment@thiel.edu or to Susan Swartzbeck, Director of Human Resources, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2012 and continue until position is filled.

Visit www.thiel.edu for more information about Thiel College. Thiel College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity among its faculty and staff. Qualified minority applicants are encouraged to respond.