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Behavioral Neuroscience/Animal Learning
Tenure Track
The Department of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton,
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position
in Behavioral Neuroscience/Animal Learning. The position begins
in August 2008.
Position
This position is for the sub-areas of behavioral neuroscience and/or
animal learning in psychology. Psychologists specializing in behavioral
techniques (including animal behavior) are particularly encouraged
to apply. The individual in this position will teach undergraduate
and graduate courses in behavioral neuroscience, learning and memory,
and biopsychology, as well as general courses such as introductory
psychology and the supervision of students in research activities,
including undergraduate projects and master's theses.
Qualifications
Candidates must have and present evidence of:
- Ph.D. in Psychology or related field is required for appointment.
Effective teaching at the college level
- The ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally
diverse range of students and colleagues
- Scholarship leading to publication
- A commitment to developing a strong research program that involves
undergraduate and graduate students
- Being able to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and professional
service
Rank and Salary
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track.
Salary is commensurate to rank, experience, and qualifications.
Salary is subject to budgetary authorization and any California
State University System faculty contract increases. Additional teaching
in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive
benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental
plans; spouse, domestic partner and /or dependent fee-waiver; access
to campus child-care, as well as an affordable housing program;
and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along
with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description
of benefits, go to
http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx
Job Control Number
23603G-08-009
Appointment Date
August 2008
Application Procedure
Please submit (1) a letter of application in which you indicate
the position for which you are applying and respond to the required
qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) three letters of recommendation,
(4) a research statement in which you describe your research program
and discuss how students can be incorporated into your research,
(5) reprints and preprints of publications and presentations, and
(6) a teaching portfolio including a teaching statement, course
syllabi, and teaching evaluation summaries to:
Behavioral Neuroscience/Animal Learning Psychology Search
Department of Psychology
P.O. Box 6846
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA 92834-6846
Application Deadline
Completed applications received by January 4, 2008, will receive
full consideration.
For more information on the position and the department, visit:
http://psych.fullerton.edu/search2007.html.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
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