Psychology
The Department of Psychology at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, announces a full-time tenure-track position in social psychology at the level of assistant (or associate) professor, beginning September 1, 2010. Applicants with an ability to add intellectual diversity and cultural richness to the department are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include courses in social psychology, research methods, and introductory psychology, and an advanced course in a self-selected area of specialization. A completed Ph.D. in psychology by the time of appointment is required. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching and liberal arts education, and have experience or potential for conducting an active program of research with undergraduates.
Application materials must include:
(1) a cover letter,
(2) a curriculum vitae,
(3) a statement describing interest and goals in liberal arts teaching (Attach as Required Other Document 1),
(4) a research plan, including anticipated undergraduate involvement (Attach as Required Other Document 2).
(5) unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate school transcripts (Attach as Optional Other Documents – you may attach up to 4 transcripts). Applicants who submit unofficial transcripts may be asked to submit official transcripts at a later date.
These materials (1-5) should be submitted online at http://jobs.stolaf.edu
(6) 3 letters of reference, at least two of which specifically address the applicant’s teaching qualifications. Letters of reference should be emailed by the letter writer to: psychsearch2010@stolaf.edu.
Review of completed applications will begin on October 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Email inquiries are welcome (psychsearch2010@stolaf.edu). In the case of large files that cannot be uploaded to the applicant tracking system, please email the transcripts to psychsearch2010@stolaf.edu and we assist you in this process.
The St. Olaf Psychology Department is a collegial community including nine permanent faculty whose areas span the breadth of psychology including behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, developmental, personality, clinical, and social psychology. We highly value both teaching and undergraduate research and have an endowment fund to support research with students. As one of the largest majors on campus, we graduate approximately 60 majors each year. Many faculty members have interdisciplinary interests as well, with connections to a variety of St. Olaf programs such as Asian Studies, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, International Studies, Linguistics, Neuroscience, and Women’s Studies. The Department is housed in the new Regents Hall of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, a state-of-the-art facility that opened in the fall of 2008. For more information about the department please visit: http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/psych/
St. Olaf College is located in Northfield, Minnesota, (http://www.northfieldchamber.com/) a vibrant town of 17,000, located 35 miles south of Minneapolis/ St. Paul.
A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and/or service.
