Davidson College Psychology Dept. has a position for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with particular expertise in African-American Psychology, Psychology of Race or Ethnicity, or similar topics (multicultural psychology, prejudice & discrimination). Additional teaching responsibilities should complement the department’s current offerings, including an Advanced Seminar and a Research Methods course in the area of research specialty. An active research program is expected.  Teaching experience is highly desirable; Ph.D. required. The position begins Aug 1, 2008. Application review will begin Jan. 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, vita and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Ruth Ault, Chair, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 6904, Davidson College, Davidson, NC 28035-6904. Davidson College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a modern life sciences building.  The Psychology Department has 9 faculty and 30-50 senior majors. An Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants who would enhance the diversity of our faculty.

Teaching:
     Davidson College seeks teachers of distinction who excel in stimulating and challenging our students to perform to the best of their capabilities.  Four major goals characterize the departmental program:
     (A)  To provide knowledge of principal fields in psychology for both majors and nonmajors. This goal includes an orientation to the history of psychology, the research methods used to increase knowledge in the field, philosophical and ethical issues in both gaining and using knowledge, laboratory experience, and an opportunity to experience how psychology is used or applied through internships, practica, and field-related courses.
     (B)  To prepare students for graduate work in psychology or psychology-related careers (e.g., neuroscience, mental health profession, personnel, psychometrics).
     (C)  Through emphasis on the scientific method and critical thinking skills, to prepare students for graduate or professional work in fields other than psychology (e.g., law, medicine, business, ministry, communications, education).
     (D)  To contribute to the discipline of psychology through research and professional involvements. Student/professor partnership in scholarly investigations constitutes a hallmark of the departmental major. This partnership translates naturally into independent studies, theses, conference presentations, and coauthorship.

Teaching Responsibilities:
     Faculty teach 5 courses per year (usually 4 preparations).

Research:
     Davidson College seeks faculty who demonstrate superior professional attainments in research, scholarship, and curriculum design. For details of current faculty research activities, see individual faculty web pages.

Search timetable:
     Application review will begin January 15, 2008.  We hope to identify our top 10 candidates by late January, conduct phone interviews, and then invite candidates for on-campus interviews (at College expense) early in the Spring semester. On-campus interviews will consist of a research colloquium, individual meetings with departmental members, meetings with small groups of students, and individual appointments with the Dean of the Faculty and the President.

Who can provide more information?
     If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within two weeks of sending it, you may contact Mrs. Fern Duncan, Psychology Departmental Assistant, by e-mail: feduncan@davidson.edu or by telephone: (704) 894-2445.
     For other questions about the search or the department, contact Dr. Ruth L. Ault, Chair, by e-mail: ruault@davidson.edu or by telephone: (704) 894-2885.