The Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a tenure track position in Developmental Psychology, Human Development, or a related field at the Assistant Professor level.

Review Date:  Review of applications will begin January 4, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Salary:  Commensurate with rank and experience

Date of Appointment: August, 2010

Description of Responsibilities:  Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to gerontology, adolescent development as well as core developmental courses such as child development, statistics or research methods, and courses in the candidate’s specialty area; scholarly productivity, advisement, and service are also required.

Required Qualifications:  A Ph.D. in Human Development, Developmental Psychology, or a related field no later than Spring 2011.  The ability to develop/infuse a multicultural perspective into the curriculum. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Evidence of potential for teaching excellence, a quality research program, civic engagement, and credentials in developmental psychology.

To Apply:  Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, a copy of graduate transcripts, representative publications, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference electronically to:   

http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=15985 

Direct questions to Dr. Dorothy J. Shedlock, Search Committee Chair, Psychology Department, dorothy.shedlock@oswego.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department:  The department has BA programs in both Psychology and Human Development with over 500 students and 15 full-time faculty.  The Human Development program, housed in the Psychology Department, is an upper-division major incorporating applied learning experiences and a multidisciplinary approach to life span development.  The department also contributes to interdisciplinary programs including a Gerontology minor, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, Philosophy/Psychology, and Public Justice Majors, a 5 year BA/MBA program, and a graduate program in Human-Computer Interaction.  Faculty have federal funding for longitudinal research programs in human development and neurobehavioral toxicology. The department is committed to excellence in undergraduate research.  Further, the department is committed to fostering the success of students participating in the New York State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (C-Step) and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. 

Description of SUNY Oswego:  Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse.  Named one of "Top Up-and-Coming Schools" in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a "Best Northeastern College" by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.  SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities. 

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu.

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity.  SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, (315-312-2215).