Tenure Track Assistant Professor Department of Psychology (Quantitative emphasis)

The Department of Psychology in St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at St. John's University (New York) is seeking applicants for one full-time tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in fall 2019.

The Institution

St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.



Commitment to Inclusion

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology has 28 full-time faculty who serve a large Undergraduate Program and four graduate programs; Ph.D. Clinical, Psy.D School, MS School and MA General Psychology. The faculty are gender balanced (15 women and 13 men) and diverse on many dimensions. There are roughly 500 undergraduate majors and 160 graduate students active in the department each year. For additional information please visit http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/st-johns-college-liberal-arts-and-sciences/programs-and-majors/psychology-bachelor-arts and the related links to our graduate programs on that page.

Responsibilities

We are seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Quantitative Psychology. We offer 4 doctoral level courses in quantitative methods including psychometrics, and one masters level quantitative course. The successful candidate would be expected to teach some of these courses and to provide expert quantitative and psychometric consultation to students and faculty. Some undergraduate teaching can also be expected. Although the primary responsibility of this position is serving the quantitative needs of the department, we generally expect that applicants will also have a substantive area of interest, which is open. The successful applicant will also 1) involve undergraduate and graduate students in research, 2) mentor undergraduate research projects, Master's theses and Doctoral dissertations, and 3) submit applications for external funding of research and/or teaching.

Qualifications

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in Psychology, ongoing program of research, commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and potential to attract external funding.

Application Process

Review of applications begins on October 15, 2018, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send: a letter of interest that addresses their teaching philosophy and program of research, C.V., copies of peer-reviewed publications, and three letters of reference. All materials except the reference letters should be submitted online. The letters of reference should be submitted as e-mail attachments to William F. Chaplin, Ph.D. Chair of Psychology chaplinw@stjohns.edu. Inquiries about the position can also be addressed to William Chaplin.

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St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.


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