Simpson College, a private, nationally recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant/associate professor in Experimental Psychology. Responsibilities include fostering undergraduate research, teaching courses in biopsychology, animal behavior, learning, and area of specialty, as well as teaching general courses such as introduction to psychology, statistics, and research methods. For more information about the department, visit www.simpson.edu/psychology.
Simpson College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills, nurture values which foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living lives of leadership within a creative, diverse, and just community. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty, staff, and students. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply.
The position will begin August 24, 2010, and require a Ph.D., interdisciplinary interest, and experience and/or expressed interest in working at a primarily residential, liberal arts institution. The main campus in Indianola is located just 12 minutes from the capital city of Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates for the position must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and a willingness to engage students in research. In addition to courses in the department, all faculty are encouraged to participate in the college's first-year and college-wide senior colloquium programs.
Submit application letter, curriculum vita, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of research interests and copies of selected publications, and three letters of recommendation to:
Don Evans, Search Committee Chair
Department of Psychology
Simpson College
701 North C Street
Indianola, IA 50125
The position will remain open until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 12, 2009. References will be checked for all finalists, up to and including a criminal background check. Simpson College is an equal opportunity employer.

