Knox College: Psychology

Location

Knox College

Open Date

Oct 10, 2019

Description

The Department of Psychology at Knox College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor beginning Fall 2020.  Knox is an independent, selective liberal arts institution with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Candidates should have a sincere interest in quality undergraduate teaching at an institution that values diversity and close interactions with students, as well as a desire to maintain an active research program. We are interested in candidates who are attentive to issues of diversity in their research and methods, have experience teaching a diverse student body, are attentive to issues of diversity and inclusion in their teaching and mentoring, and/or come from an underrepresented group themselves.

We are seeking a colleague who can offer courses and student research opportunities in clinical/counseling or cognitive psychology, broadly defined. A secondary interest or expertise in developmental or health psychology would also be a strength. The position involves a six-course teaching load that includes lower and/or upper level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, supervision of undergraduate research projects, and contributions to our introductory course and/or statistics/research methods sequence. Start-up funds are available. The Department maintains a collegial environment, and Knox has diverse and academically strong students, many of whom pursue graduate study; see http://departments.knox.edu/psychdept/ for more information. 

Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred, but exceptional ABD candidates will be considered.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that addresses your teaching and research interests and attention to diversity, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references .

Submissions via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/69930. Questions may be addressed to [email protected].

Qualifications

Ph.D. preferred, but exceptional ABD candidates will be considered.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter that addresses your teaching and research interests and attention to diversity, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In keeping with the college's 181-year commitment to equity and access, Knox actively encourages women and members of other underrepresented groups to apply. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College’s policies that prohibit discrimination should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.