Department: Psychology

College: Arts and Sciences

Description of duties, responsibilities and qualifications:
The Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor beginning in August, 2008 in the area of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Successful applicants will be expected to provide instruction and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, who have a well-developed research agenda, and who would make a substantial contribution to the Industrial-Organizational/Human Resource Management MA program. Instructional duties may include on-line instruction and/or instruction at off-campus sites. Scholarly duties include publication, thesis supervision, and a willingness to seek external funding to support research. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for summer teaching. Appointment is contingent upon completion of all requirements for the doctoral degree in psychology.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 15,000 students and has been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 15 among southern regional universities since 1986. The Department has 30 full-time doctoral level faculty members, approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 100 full-time graduate students in four master’s degree programs including the MA/ Specialist program in School Psychology.

Additional information about the Department of Psychology, the University, and the surrounding area is located on the Psychology web site at: www.psych.appstate.edu.

Deadline Date: A review of completed applications will begin on November 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply: Applications will not be accepted by e-mail. Applications consisting of a vita, statement of teaching and research interests, photocopy of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Paul Fox, Chair
Department of Psychology
Appalachian State University
Box 32109
Boone, NC 28608

Appalachian State University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from minority candidates and candidates with disabilities are encouraged.