Faculty Positions
TITLE: Assistant Professor, Psychology
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Psychology Department at the University of Illinois at Springfield has an opening beginning August 16, 2012, for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Requirements include a Ph.D. from an accredited university with a focus in Developmental Psychology, to teach undergraduate upper and lower division courses in Life Span Development, Adolescence, Child Development, Family Psychology, and Principles of Psychology. There is also a possibility of teaching Family Psychology, Research Methods, Senior Seminar and other courses in the candidate’s specialty area. The applicant should demonstrate potential for scholarship and/or research in a specialty area. Normal teaching load is three 4 credit hour courses per semester. Advising is required. College teaching experience is preferred, and dedication to teaching is essential. A Ph.D. must be awarded by the start date.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Psychology with specialized training in Developmental Psychology or a related area from a regionally accredited university by the start date. Prior evidence of excellence in teaching and a demonstrated potential for research is desirable.
CAMPUS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 23 undergraduate and 21 graduate degree programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department web page at http://www.uis.edu/psychology/.
APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Please submit electronic copies when possible of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: psy@uis.edu. Hard copies of documentation should be mailed to:
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Psychology
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS UHB 3144
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
E-MAIL CONTACT: Carrie Switzer, Ph.D., cswit1@uis.edu.
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
