Tipsters: Here is the text of an ad that will be appearing in finer publications everywhere..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Kulynych/Cline Family Distinguished Professorship in Teaching of Psychology Appalachian State University has established the position of Distinguished Professorship in Teaching of Psychology. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in psychology, be eligible to hold the rank of Professor at Appalachian, and possess documented effectiveness in recruiting, teaching, advising, mentoring, and assessing undergraduate psychology students. Additionally,the candidate should have an established program of research in an area related to the teaching of psychology. Responsibilities include the promotion, in consultation with Departmental Faculty, of a comprehensive undergraduate psychology program that 1) challenges academically capable students with a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum, 2) supports their academic efforts with a multifaceted advising program, 3) exposes them to potential mentors who can help them accomplish their educational and professional goals, and 4) assesses their abilities to demonstrate the student learning objectives of the Department. The successful candidate will teach two courses including a section of General Psychology each semester and serve as a liaison to other units in the University. Currently, the Department has 28 full-time faculty members, approximately 600 undergraduate majors, and 100 full-time graduate students in five Master of Arts degree programs. Applications consisting of a vita, statement of teaching and research interests, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Stan Aeschleman, Chair, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608. Deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 19, 2001. Appalachian State University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from female and minority candidates and candidates with disabilities are encouraged. Additional information about the Department of Psychology is located on the Psychology Web site at: http://www.acs.appstate.edu/dept/psych. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- Kenneth M. Steele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Associate Professor Dept. of Psychology Appalachian State University Boone, NC 28608 USA
