The Psychology Department at Sweet Briar College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, beginning fall 2013, in the area of Experimental Psychology. We are interested in candidates with a primary specialization in Social Psychology. The candidate must be committed to teaching excellence in a liberal arts community while maintaining an active program of scholarly research that involves undergraduates. A large research laboratory and startup monies are available. Teaching assignments are 3/3, and preference will go to candidates who can successfully teach Social Psychology, Research Methods/Design (and lab), Introductory Psychology, as well as courses in one’s area of specialty. The ability to teach in any of the following areas is also highly desirable: Cognition, Personality, I/O, or Women and Gender Studies.
Sweet Briar College, located on 3,250 acres near the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, is a nationally ranked, independent liberal arts and sciences college for women where close student-faculty interaction is emphasized. Sweet Briar is committed to enhancing our academic community and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We take pride in our efforts to create a pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer.
A Ph. D. or ABD in Experimental Psychology from an accredited institution is required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and research plans, and three letters of recommendation via e-mail in pdf format to ude.cbs|hcraeshcysp#ude.cbs|hcraeshcysp. Further information may be requested from Dr. Tim Loboschefski, Search Committee Chair (ude.cbs|obolt#ude.cbs|obolt; (434) 381-6225).
