The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position with an emphasis in Behavioral Neuroscience, broadly defined. Preference will be given to candidates who can adapt their research program to a small, liberal arts environment and involve undergraduate students in their research. In addition, faculty are also expected to contribute to the department and college through service activities and advising.

Essential Functions
The candidate will be expected to teach upper level courses related to the area of expertise (i.e., Physiological Psychology, Sensation & Perception & Cognitive Neuroscience), as well as methodology courses (i.e., Research Methods in Psychology & Statistics for Scientific Research), depending on department need, as part of a 3/3 load.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have prior college-level teaching experience and a commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting.

Preference will be given to candidates who can adapt their research program to a small, liberal arts environment and involve undergraduate students in their research. Candidates should have a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.

A PhD is required by September 1, 2019.

Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.

Work Hours
Posting Date 08/13/2018
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position with an emphasis in Behavioral Neuroscience, broadly defined. A PhD is required by September 1, 2019.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2018. Questions can be directed to Thomas P. Sawyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Search Committee Chairperson at psychology@elmhurst.edu.

Elmhurst College offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst College is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazines consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest's best values in higher education.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the College's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst College is an EO Employer. Elmhurst College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law with respect to all aspects of employment.

Additional information about Elmhurst College may be accessed on our website: http://www.elmhurst.edu.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Letter of Interest

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Philosophy

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Unofficial Transcripts 1

Research Statement

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