Assistant Professor of Clinical/Counseling or Developmental Psychology The Department of Psychology at Murray State University (www.murraystate.edu ) seeks to fill one tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2018. Join a committed, enthusiastic group of teacher-scholars who are eager to welcome new colleagues to the department. Faculty members are actively engaged in research and committed to teaching undergraduate and master's degree students both inside and outside the classroom (with integration of research into teaching a standard practice). Undergraduate and graduate students are regularly involved in the process of research with individually supervised research projects in collaboration with faculty.
Preference will be given to candidates with training in clinical, applied, or developmental areas of psychology. The PhD in Psychology must be completed by time of appointment (ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered). Clinical/Counseling candidates must have a PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-approved program and licensure in Kentucky (or eligibility for licensure within one year). Successful candidates will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, the ability to establish an active research program, and the interest and ability to involve undergraduate and master's level graduate students in their research as well as to direct undergraduate research projects and graduate student theses. Candidates must have the ability to teach General Psychology and additional undergraduate and master's level courses in their areas of specialization. Clinical/Counseling candidates should also have the ability to serve as a Practicum instructor supervising adult and child therapy and assessment cases in a community-serving, sliding-fee-scale clinic based in the department. A cognitive-behavioral orientation is preferred. Application deadline is October 2, 2017. To apply, please visit https://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/7075 Through this online employment system, please submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching and research interests, a current CV, copies of official transcripts, relevant reprints, and contact information for three (3) references who will receive an email with instructions for submitting their recommendation letter online. Murray State University is a comprehensive state university located in western Kentucky, approximately 2 hours NW of Nashville and close to lakes, hiking, and recreation areas. Murray State University offers competitive salaries and has been ranked 12th among public regional universities in the South by U.S. News and World Report and listed as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For" for six consecutive years by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The Department of Psychology is committed to teaching and research excellence and offers an undergraduate psychology degree, a master's degree in clinical psychology (which embraces a scientist-practitioner approach and is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council), and a master's degree in general experimental psychology. The city of Murray with a metro-area population of approximately 37,000 offers a low cost of living and access to many amenities, was selected as a Friendliest Small Town in America by USA Today, has been nationally recognized as a Playful City USA and as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People. Murray Independent School District provides excellent K-12 education, was ranked as the 4th highest K-12 district in the state, and was selected as national 3rd place finalist in ACT's 2013 College and Career Readiness Campaign. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer. ********************** Paula J. Waddill, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Department of Psychology 212 Wells Hall Murray State University Murray, KY 42071 pwadd...@murraystate.edu Phone: (270) 809-3539 Fax: (270) 809-2991 URL: www.murraystate.edu/psychology --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: arch...@mail-archive.com. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=51338 or send a blank email to leave-51338-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
