Assistant Professor in Human Factors/Applied Experimental Psychology

College of Liberal Arts

Department of Psychology

Texas State University

Position: Assistant Professor in Human Factors/Applied Experimental Psychology

Job Posting #: 2014-23

Review Begins October 15, 2013 (open until filled)

Appointment Date: Fall 2014

Position Description (responsibilities/duties)

The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) teach relevant courses for the Psychology undergraduate and graduate degree programs; 2) develop and maintain an active research program in human factors or applied experimental psychology; 3) involve undergraduate and graduate students in research; 4) direct MA theses; 5) establish human-factors related partnerships in the region; and 6) participate in service as a good departmental citizen.

Qualifications

Required: 1) Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related discipline by time of appointment, with graduate-level training in human factors or applied experimental psychology.

Preferred: 1) University teaching experience; 2) Active research program involving students; 3) Potential to establish human-factors related partnerships in the region; 4) Current or prior service activity.

Application Procedures

Send electronic copies of the following items via email to the Human Factors/Applied Experimental Psychology Search Committee at psychology-jobs@txstate.edu: 1) Cover letter, 2) Current vita, 3) Statement of teaching philosophy, 4) Statement of research interests, 5) Copies of representative published work, and 6) Evidence of teaching effectiveness. Also, please arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent via email. If necessary, paper copies of materials may be sent to HF Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Texas State University-San Marcos, 601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666. Transcripts will be solicited from finalists selected for a campus visit. To ensure full consideration all materials must arrive by October 15, 2013 Texas State University-San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University’s faculty.

Texas State University-San Marcos is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

 

Internal Number: 2014-23