Below, please find the official position description for a tenure-track faculty opening in the Psychology Department at Metropolitan State University.  This position would be a good fit for a community psychologist whose work/research is applied to community or organizational contexts and who would enjoy mentoring graduate students interested in (non-clinical) applied research.

Psychology Faculty College of Professional Studies
Probationary, Nine Month Appointment*
Metropolitan State University is seeking applicants for a psychology tenure-track faculty position to begin fall 2010. The ideal candidate would have demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses in community and/or social psychology, and related areas (e.g., health promotion, prevention, statistics, applied research methods, adolescence, I/O, etc.). Also, an ideal candidate would have an applied research program and experience supervising student research.
The psychology department offers two bachelors' programs within the department: psychology and early childhood studies. The master's program has an emphasis on prevention and program evaluation in community contexts, and encourages non-clinical applications to problems within groups, organizations, and communities. The person hired would be expected to be an active participant in the master's program as well as be involved in research, community service, advising, and teaching undergraduate psychology courses in the individual's area of expertise. The department is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Individuals identifying with traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/documents/ifo0709.pdf For additional information on the IFO, go to www.ifo.org
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in Psychology, or closely related field, by time of appointment; College-level teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: community psychology; applied research methods (statistics, program evaluation, qualitative methods, etc.); organizational or social change; prevention; health promotion; and/or social, developmental, I/O, or learning psychology; Demonstrated commitment to linking theoretical and practical learning (application) to student-centered education; Knowledge of and commitment to serving a culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse student body.
Preferred Qualifications:
Research experience in community psychology, broadly defined as non-clinical research related to problems within groups, organizations, and/or communities; Demonstrated applied work in community settings; Demonstrated experience supervising student research and thesis projects;
Demonstrated experience in culturally diverse communities.
The University: Metropolitan State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), serves approximately 9,000 students in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan area. We are the most diverse university in the system, with more than 25% of our students coming from communities of color. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate and master's degrees. For additional information visit our web site at www.metrostate.edu    Information on the Psychology M.A. program can be found at http://www.metrostate.edu/msweb/explore/gradstudies/masters/psych/index.html
Environment: The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, one of the most economically robust regions in the nation, has been designated one of the "Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine. Set amid scenic rivers, forests and lakes, the Twin Cities host cultural attractions that include two nationally acclaimed orchestras, 30 live theaters, 18 professional and 25 community music organizations, five major league sports teams, and approximately 25 institutions of higher education. With a total population in excess of 2.5 million, the two thriving downtowns are serviced by one of the largest mass transit systems in the country.
Application and Appointment: To apply, go to http://hr.powerobjects.com/hr/metrostate.htm All materials must be received by 12:00 PM (Noon) on January 15, 2010 for a fall 2010 appointment. Applicants are requested to attach the following to the online application:
Letter of application that details your teaching experience, explains your professional interests and outlines how your skills and experience fit the requirements of the position; Curriculum vitae; Documentation (e.g., student evaluations, sample syllabi, reference letters) of effective teaching;
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least four professional references; ABD candidates must also submit an official doctorate plan of study and letter from dissertation chair addressing dissertation defense date.
Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. For more information, contact Susan Johnson at 651.793.1283; TTY users call 651.772.7687.
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