ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY FALL, 2009
The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites
applications for a tenure-track position in Quantitative Psychology
beginning August, 2009 at the assistant professor level, pending final
budgetary approval.
The requirements for this position include: (1) a Ph.D., in Quantitative Psychology or a closely related discipline; (2)evidence of scholarly contributions in quantitative psychology; and (3) a commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to teach advanced quantitative
graduate courses beyond the ANOVA, Regression, Multivariate Analysis, and
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling sequence. We welcome applicants
with a focus in any area of measurement, research methods, or statistical
modeling of psychological data. We have interest in individuals with
expertise in the design and analysis of field research. The successful
candidate will be expected to make scholarly contributions in quantitative
psychology, to mentor graduate students, and to contribute to the applied
statistical consultation of the quantitative group with substantive
researchers across areas of psychology. The nationally prominent
Quantitative Psychology Program currently has 7 faculty and 12 active
doctoral students. Ongoing collaborations exist with substantive
researchers within the Department of Psychology and with quantitative
faculty across campus. Arizona State University is located in the
Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area and offers all of the amenities of a
large urban/Winter resort area.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, reprints and/or preprints of
publications, together with a letter describing research and teaching
experience and interests, and three letters of reference. Lists of relevant
coursework, evidence of quality teaching and quality statistical
consultation are also required.
All materials must be sent to Stephen G.West, Chair, Quantitative Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Box 871104, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1104, e-mail: sgwest@asu.edu.
Letters of reference must be sent directly by referees to Stephen West. Be sure to include "Quantitative Search" in the subject line when sending e-mail. Review of applicants will begin on Friday, November 14, 2008; if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.
Arizona State University and the Department of Psychology encourages and
supports diversity among applicants and employees. Arizona State University
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. In line with the
Arizona Board of Regents' policy, a background check is required for
employment.
