ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities seeks
outstanding candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in one of
the following programs within the Department: Clinical Science and
Psychopathology Research Training Program, Cognitive and Biological Psychology,
Counseling Psychology, Differential Psychology/Behavior Genetics,
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Personality Research, Psychometric
Methods, or Social Psychology. The department is especially interested in
individuals whose research interests would strengthen or span two or more areas
in the department or reflect an interdisciplinary approach. Examples of
research interests that might span departmental areas include, but are not
limited to: stress, health and the workplace; psychology and public policy;
adult violence and anti-social behavior; psychology and law; applied cognitive
science; biological and social foundations of personality; enhancement of
performance in high technology organizations; or applied individual differences.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology by September 15, 1997, and
demonstrated research experience. Essential qualifications are demonstrated
scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of research. Excellence in
teaching is strongly desired.
The successful applicant will be expected to carry on an active research
program and contribute to the research and training of graduate students.
Teaching responsibilities will consist of graduate and undergraduate courses.
Seminars in special areas of interest are also possible. The applicant will
also be expected to contribute to the service needs of the Department, College
and University. Beginning date for this full-time, nine-month faculty position
is September 15, 1997. Salary is competitive and will depend on the candidateŐs
qualifications and experience.
This position announcement is available on the Psychology DepartmentŐs Web page
at http://cla.umn.edu/psych. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum
vitae, a
500-word statement of research and teaching interests, selected reprints and
preprints, and the names of three references (including referencesŐ phone
number, Fax number, and e-mail address) to: Chair, Appointments Committee,
Department of Psychology, N218 Elliott Hall, 75 East River Road, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0344. Deadline for receipt of
applications is January 3, 1997.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall
have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Thomas J. Bouchard, Jr.
University of Minnesota
Minnesota Center for Twin and Adoption Research
Department of Psychology
Elliott Hall
75 East River Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
FAX (612) 626-2079
E-Mail bouch001@maroon.tc.umn.edu