Psychology - Assistant Professor, One Year (Social Psychology)

The Department of Psychology at Colby College has a one-year visiting position in Social Psychology at the Assistant Professor level beginning September 1, 2010. The successful candidate will be supported in establishing an active program of research and will be expected to involve Colby’s exceptional undergraduates in that research, to supervise undergraduate independent study, and to teach with passion and a commitment to excellence. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in a team-taught introduction to psychology course, as well as introductory and advanced courses in social psychology. The specific area of research interest is open; the ability to contribute to the department’s methodology and statistics offerings is desirable. The Ph.D. should be completed by starting date. The teaching load for the year is four courses in addition to segments of a team-taught introductory course and supervision of senior projects. 

For more information about the department, visit the department web site at http://www.colby.edu/psychology. Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college recognized for excellence in undergraduate education and for close student-faculty interaction. 

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of publications or in-press manuscripts, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation (electronic submission of applications materials is preferred) to:

Review of applications will begin January 25, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.