Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Psychology Framingham State College

Duties & Responsibilities: Framingham State College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning in September 2010. The successful candidate will teach courses in our Research Methods sequence and supervise undergraduate research. The candidate will also teach a specialized Psychology course for Education majors. Preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching Cultural Psychology and interested in contributing to the Master of Arts program in Counseling Psychology. The position requires academic advising, and a willingness to work with first-year students is desired. For more information visit http://www.framingham.edu/psychology and http://www.framingham.edu/dgce/ma_cp_licensure.htm. This position is contingent upon funding for academic year 2010/2011. Framingham State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: A Doctoral degree at the time of appointment is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates should provide evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to continued scholarly and professional growth.

How to apply: Please apply online at http://framingham.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=15105 and submit a cover letter (discussing qualifications, teaching philosophy and research interests) and CV. Please also send all graduate transcripts and three letters of reference to: Dawn Vreven, Co-Chair of the Psychology Search Committee, Department of Psychology and Philosophy, 100 State St, Framingham, MA 01701. Application deadline is November 15, 2009. Framingham State College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530.

About Framingham State College: Framingham State College offers small, personalized classes to undergraduate and graduate students on a traditional New England campus. The public college prides itself on its friendly, family-style community. The breadth of programs offered by Framingham State College reflects diverse faculty expertise. Its many undergraduate programs range from Art to Biology to Communication Arts, while graduate offerings include the MBA, MEd, and MS. Located just 20 miles west of Boston, the college offers all the cultural and social benefits of the city without the pressures and inconveniences of living there. The college is located on a beautiful, 73 acre, traditional New England campus in Framingham, the largest town in Massachusetts.