Assistant Professor, Developmental Psychologist, Department of Psychology (1035-254)
The Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Developmental Psychology at the Assistant Professor level within the Experimental Program. The position begins August 2015. The department consists of 24 full-time and part-time faculty members, and offers the B.A. degree in Psychology, Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in School Psychology, and Ph.D. degree in Experimental Psychology, School Psychology and Clinical Psychology (APA accredited). Primary responsibilities include graduate teaching specific to developmental psychology, undergraduate teaching in developmental psychology and general experimental, conducting research, and supervising undergraduate and graduate student research. The position offers unique collaborative opportunities with other experimental faculty as well as other colleagues in the department, on campus, and in the community. Further information about the department is available on our web page at http://www.umt.edu/psych.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology (or experimental psychology with a developmental specialty) with specialization in infancy, childhood or adolescence, evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience, potential to establish and maintain a program of research, and evidence of excellence in teaching. New faculty members are provided research support including lab space and reasonable teaching responsibilities. Salary is competitive in the region.
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TO APPLY: Visit http://bit.ly/1xVbgBb to view full details and submit online application for full consideration. Complete online applications include:
• A letter of interest that addresses the stated criteria;
• A current curriculum vitae.
Three (3) confidential letters of reference are also required. These letters must be submitted via e-mail to UmJobs@mso.umt.edu (in one of the following formats: doc, xls, txt, rtf, pdf, gif, jpg, htm, html) and must reference the position title and department in the e-mail.
Application materials received by October 15, 2014 will be guaranteed full consideration. Submissions received after 10/15/2014 may be reviewed, as the position will be open until filled.
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Paul S Silverman, Ph.D.
Developmental Psychology and Clinical Psychology Programs and Chair, Interdisciplinary Human and Family Development Minor Psychology Department University of Montana Missoula, Montana 59812
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