Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University invites applications for two faculty positions with an appointment date of August 15, 2008. The positions require a Ph.D. or equivalent in psychology or a closely related field, an active research program with commitment to pursue external funding, and potential for excellence in graduate and undergraduate instruction. Both positions are at the rank of assistant professor, although candidates at higher ranks with a strong record of external funding may be considered for the Applied Social position. We welcome applications from those representing historically underrepresented groups and who will enhance the diversity of our faculty in this regard.

The positions are:
(1) APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. We are seeking a Social Psychologist who has a strong commitment to applying social psychological theory and empirical foundations to important social issues. Area of specialization within Social Psychology is open, however, preference will be given to candidates whose interests expand upon topics of research currently being conducted by program faculty. Areas of strength within the program include health psychology (broadly defined), environmental psychology, and diversity issues. Individuals who do both laboratory and field research are encouraged to apply. There are three research centers associated with the Applied Social program, the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research, the Colorado Injury Control Research Center, and the Center on Aging, all of which have major grant funding. The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate courses in Social Psychology, including both survey courses and advanced topical seminars such as Aggression, Decision-Making, Intergroup Relations, Social Cognition, and others of interest to the candidate. Undergraduate assignments will include Social Psychology, and may include Environmental Psychology, General Psychology, History & Systems, and Research Methods.

2) COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY. The successful candidate must have a doctorate degree from an APA-approved Counseling or Clinical Psychology Program. We are particularly interested in persons who are doing progressive, cutting edge research in health psychology. Research interests in health psychology include, though are not limited to, such topics as health-disparities that affect underserved populations (e.g., older adults, children, women, ethnic minorities), chronic illnesses, health-enhancing or health-compromising behaviors, psychological assessment of medical patients, patient-provider communication, treatment adherence, stress-management or coping in face of medical conditions, factors that influence physical and psychological well-being, and occupational health psychology. Although actual course assignments will vary based on candidate interest and expertise, the successful candidate will be expected to teach the core program graduate course, Empirically Supported Therapies. Other graduate course assignments may include courses such as Psychological Assessment and supervision of practicum. Undergraduate assignments may include courses such as General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Basic Counseling Skills, Psychology of Personality, History of Psychology, or Research Methods.

BOTH POSITIONS: Additional details about the positions can be found at http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Psychology. The teaching load is appropriate for a top-tier research university and is adjusted for grant activity. Application material (cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests and experience, reprints/pre-prints, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and e-mail addresses for three referees) should be submitted on-line at http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/searches/PYsocial/ (Applied Social Psychology) or http://www.natsci.colostate.edu/searches/PYcounsel/ (Counseling Psychology).. The applicant should request three reference letters. Referees will be sent an access code (using the contact information provided by the applicant) for submitting letter on-line. For full consideration, materials must be received by December 1, 2007, but applications for each position will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Department and University have a strong commitment to diversity; ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply. CSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, EO Office 101 Student Services.