Employment

The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is conducting a search aimed at strengthening its position as one of the world's major psychology departments. As part of this initiative, the Department is planning to fill a tenure-track faculty position in one of three areas: behavioral genetics, clinical psychology, or quantitative/psychometric methods psychology.

Behavior Genetics candidates must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field by the appointment start date. Essential qualifications are demonstrated scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of research. The overall quality of the candidate's research contributions is more important than the specific area within behavioral genetics.

Clinical candidates must have demonstrated scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of psychopathology research. Preference will be given to individuals whose area of research complements existing program expertise in personality and psychopathology, brain imaging, developmental neuropsychology, behavior genetics, psychophysiology, and quantitative methods. Individuals engaged in translational research that contributes to the understanding of psychopathology are also encouraged to apply.

Quantitative/Psychometric candidates must have demonstrated scholarly excellence and a well-planned program of research. Preference will be given to individuals whose area of research complements or enhances existing program expertise in quantitative or psychometric methods and focuses on the measurement of individual differences (e.g., item response theory) or the analysis of individual differences data (e.g., analysis of longitudinal data, structural equation modeling). Advanced post-docs or assistant professors are strongly preferred.

Successful applicants will be expected to carry on an active research program and contribute to the research and training of graduate students. Teaching responsibilities will consist of graduate and undergraduate courses as well as seminars in special areas of interest. Excellence in teaching is strongly desired. Successful applicants also will be expected to contribute to the service needs of the Department, College and University. Outstanding colleagues and all the resources of a major research and graduate training department will be available to support each faculty member's work.

The earliest beginning date for this full-time, nine-month academic year faculty position is Fall Semester, 2010. Later start dates may also be arranged. Salary is competitive and will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Applicants for this tenure-track position should submit electronically their curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (not to exceed 500 words each), and up to three reprints/preprints following the procedures given at (http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html then click on "Search & Apply for Openings" and search for Requisition # 162492). The applicant's statement of research interest should indicate clearly the applicant's area of expertise--Behavior Genetics, Clinical, or Quantitative. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically to psyappt@umn.edu. (please note that only reference letters can be submitted by e-mail; applications must be submitted following the procedures given at the links identified above). Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

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