The Department of Psychology at Lafayette College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2023. The area of expertise is open. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field (degree conferred by August 14, 2023) and relevant experience teaching undergraduates.
An interest and ability to teach Statistics and/or Research Design is expected. The department offers introductory and advanced laboratory courses in clinical, cognitive, developmental, physiological, and social psychology (among others), and there is potential to offer a course in one’s area of expertise. The teaching load is 3 courses per semester. More information about the department is available at http://psychology.lafayette.edu.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of scholarly interests, and three confidential letters of recommendation to: http://apply.interfolio.com/120903. Questions about the position can be sent to Associate Professor Michael Nees, Chair of the Search Committee, through the Interfolio site. In the cover letter, candidates should address how their teaching and research will support Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College’s diversity statement (http://www.lafayette.edu/about/diversity-statement). Review of applications will begin March 3, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Lafayette College is a highly selective, private undergraduate-only liberal arts college with 2,700 students located within 70 miles of New York City and Philadelphia. The College is deeply committed to creating a diverse community: one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share in the responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.