Visiting Professor Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Linfield College invites applications for a one-year position as a Visiting Professor of Psychology beginning Fall Semester 2017.  The department is looking for an individual with a Ph.D. in psychology (ABD will be considered) with specialization in cognitive or biopsychology psychology.  The selected individual will be responsible for teaching six classes across two semesters and for coordination of work-study personnel. In addition, the selected individual will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and students in the department. The successful applicant should have a strong desire to teach in a liberal arts setting, including involving students in research.  A review of applicants will begin immediately.  Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2017.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

The Visiting Professor's primary responsibilities are listed below.

• Teach six courses in Psychology, including holding regular office hours and conducting end-of-the-semester assessment.
• Coordinate work-study student personnel including screening/hiring student workers, providing an orientation and training, providing close supervision to ensure professionalism of workers, and tracking and reporting hours to Human Resources.
• Collaborating on research with other members of the department or independently.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:            

Ph.D. in psychology: area preference is cognition and biological psychology (ABD will be considered)

• Strong desire to teach in a liberal arts setting, including involving students in research.
• Evidence of teaching experience in Psychology, with a preference for candidates who have taught an introductory-level survey course and/or research methods course in the past.
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Please complete our online application and submit the following documents.  Review of applications begins immediately.  Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2017.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Two letters of recommendation. Please send letters of recommendation directly to Betty Henninger, Director of Human Resources @ behennin@linfield.edu.

We Value Diversity:  Linfield College is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion.  We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.  All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts. 

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