Visiting Assistant Professors (2)

The Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for two one-year, full-time temporary Visiting Assistant Professor positions.

Review Date:  Review of applications will begin January 5, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary:  Commensurate with rank and experience

Date of Appointment:  August, 2012

Description of Responsibilities:  Teaching core courses (research methods, or psychological statistics and/or introductory psychology, etc.) and possible electives.  Position includes advisement and service responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:  Candidates with A.B.D. in Psychology with evidence of potential for teaching excellence, applying technology to teaching and the ability to develop/infuse a multicultural perspective into the curriculum. 

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology

To Apply:  Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three current references electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=29030

Direct questions to Dr. Karen Wolford, Chair, Psychology Department, Karen.wolford@oswego.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department:  The department has a BA program in Psychology with over 500 students and 15 full-time faculty.  The department also contributes to interdisciplinary programs including 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 and supports the McNair 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.