LINGUIST List 12.2744

Fri Nov 2 2001

Jobs: Psycholinguistics: Asst Prof, CT USA

Editor for this issue: Karolina Owczarzak <karolinalinguistlist.org>

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1. cathi best, Psycholinguistics: Asst Prof at Wesleyan Univ, Middletown CT USA

The Wesleyan University (Middletown CT) Department of Psychology seeks
to appoint a cognitive psychologist at the assistant professor level.
Area of specialization is open, however special consideration will be
given to candidates with expertise in language research, broadly
defined. 

At present, the Department has 12 full-time faculty in the areas of
cognitive, neuroscience, personality-psychopathology, developmental,
social, cultural, and the psychology of women. In addition to a
Masters Program, faculty contribute to Wesleyan's interdisciplinary
programs in Neuroscience and Behavior, Science and Society, and
Women's Studies. 

A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research is
expected. The ideal candidate should be capable of instituting a
competitive research program that incorporates undergraduates, and be
prepared to teach an introductory course in Cognitive Psychology, a
department service course in Introductory Psychology, Statistics, or
Quantitative Methods, and two more specialized courses in an area of
expertise. 

This appointment will begin in July 1, 2002. Applications from women
and members of minority groups are actively encouraged. Please send
resume, reprints, and three letters of recommendation by December 1,
2001 to Chair, Cognitive Search Committee, Department of Psychology,
207 High Street, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT 06459-0408.

If you have any questions about this position, please call
(860-685-2852) or email department chair, Robert Steele
(rsteelewesleyan.edu).