POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track Position
Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applicants for a tenure track faculty position to begin Fall 2012. This

position is in Social Psychology.

The position is at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptionally well-qualified candidates at the Associate level will be considered. We seek a gifted teacher-scholar who can teach core and laboratory courses in her/his respective area (i.e., Social Psychology), an advanced seminar in an area of specialty and one additional course from among the following: Introductory Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods, or a General Education course.

We welcome applications from individuals who are interested in contributing to the Colleges' interdisciplinary programs and can serve as role models for students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All areas of specialization will be considered but we are especially interested in areas that complement those already established on campus. Candidates should have, or be near completion of the Ph.D. and be committed to teaching and developing an active research program at a small, residential, liberal arts institution. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of application materials will begin on November 1 and will continue until each position is filled. Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research, and arrange for three references to send letters (at least one of which addresses teaching) to:

Chair of Search Committee
Department of Psychology
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY, 14456-3397
EOE

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting faculty and staff that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other protected status.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are a highly selective residential liberal arts institution located in a small, diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.  With an enrollment of approximately 2,200, the Colleges offer 62 majors and minors from which students choose two areas of concentration, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program.  Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service are also at the core of the Colleges’ mission.