PSYCHOLOGY

The Department of Psychology at Assumption College invites applications for a tenure track position beginning fall 2009. Candidates should have expertise and teaching interests in biological bases of behavior, broadly defined. Candidates should be able to teach physiological psychology and other courses that serve the major. Candidates are expected to develop a junior seminar in their area of specialty. A doctoral degree at the time of appointment is required. We are looking for someone with a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate students. Area of research specialty is open. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the College as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption College.      

Interested applicants should submit a vita, statement of teaching and research interests, representative reprints, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, review of applications will begin on October 15, 2008 and will continue till the position is filled. Course syllabi and student evaluations are desirable. Assumption College is a Catholic liberal arts and professional studies college, was founded in 1904 by its sponsoring religious community, the Augustinians of the Assumption. Assumption College is part of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium and an Affirmative Action employer encouraging candidates who would enrich the college’s diversity.