Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor- Cognitive Psychology
College of Liberal Arts
CLA-N-2507

The Psychology Department at Towson University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position as assistant professor in Cognitive Psychology beginning August 2012, contingent upon funding.

Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology and possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and show potential for a productive research program in an area of Cognitive Psychology.

Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities will include Cognitive Psychology at the undergraduate level, as well as undergraduate courses in Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and/or Behavioral Statistics. Faculty also will have opportunities for developing specialty courses in their area of expertise and for teaching at the graduate level. Student advising and participation on Department or University committees are also expected.

Application Process:
Applicants should send a letter of application; a philosophy of teaching and research; a curriculum vita; sample manuscripts or draft articles; official graduate transcripts; and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Kerri Goodwin
Cognitive Psychology Search Chair
Department of Psychology
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21252.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2011; the search will continue until the position is filled.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.