The Department of Psychology at the University of Hartford is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in statistics/research methods to begin August 2016.
The successful candidate must have completed the doctorate in psychology or closely related field by Fall 2016. Core teaching responsibilities will include statistics/research methods at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as opportunities to teach in the candidate’s area of specialization. Content area is open, but preference will be given to candidates with expertise in industrial-organizational, cognitive, developmental, biological bases of behavior, and/or multicultural/diversity issues. There will also be opportunities to teach in our innovative, interdisciplinary All University Curriculum. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Job responsibilities include teaching, consulting with students and faculty on research design and statistics, student advising, research leading to publication, and service to the Department, the College, and the University. Candidates should show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching. Candidates sensitive to the role of cultural diversity are preferred.
The Department of Psychology has 20 full-time faculty members, 220 undergraduate majors, 100 master’s students across three programs (clinical practices, organizational psychology, and school psychology), and 130 doctoral students in clinical psychology.
The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply.
Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. Our new five year strategic plan was approved in May of 2014 and is being implemented by teams of faculty and staff. More information on the plan and the full text of our academic mission can be seen at www.hartford.edu.
Please send cover letter, vita, evidence of teaching and research, the names and contact information for three references, and three signed letters of recommendation to Search Committee Chair at ude.droftrah|cppahcysp#ude.droftrah|cppahcysp. Please send all materials in pdf format. For best consideration, applications should be received by October 30. The University of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V
