College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Psychology and Sociology Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Psychology to begin Fall 2008.  Area of specialization is experimental psychology with an emphasis in cognitive processes such as memory, language, decision making, and/or problem solving.

The Position: 
The position requires excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising, professional and scholarly work, and service to the department, university, and the community.  The successful applicant will also demonstrate sensitivity to issues of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, class, age, and sexuality.  The candidate is also expected to accept committee assignments and to advise students.  Finalists will be required to appear on campus for two days of interviews that will include a research presentation to faculty and students. The presentation should both introduce the candidate’s research and demonstrate the candidate’s teaching abilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ABD status in Psychology from an accredited Ph.D. program (Ph.D. from an accredited university must be received and verified by July 1, 2009)
• Evidence of teaching ability; please send evaluations if available
• Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population
• Evidence of scholarly potential (conference presentations, publications, grant development)

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology with demonstrated abilities in experimental psychology and cognitive processes;
• At least one year of college teaching experience;
• Evidence of strong methodological and quantitative skills;
• Evidence of preparation and/or experience teaching courses such as research methodology, statistics, cognitive psychology, and courses in area of specialty;

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of:

• a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; this must include a statement of their teaching philosophy within a multicultural environment with examples of past experiences;
• a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
• three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of reference;
• a completed application form;
• a transcript showing highest degree earned (from an accredited educational institution);
• a sample of professional writing; and
• sample syllabi and teaching evaluations of courses taught (if available).

Note:  If a candidate has ABD status, Registrar’s verification is required if status is not indicated on official transcripts; Ph.D. must be received and verified by July 1, 2009.  The position is open until filled, but first consideration will be given to completed applications postmarked by November 1, 2007.  Early response is encouraged.  Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application forms to:

Psychology Search Committee                      
Psychology & Sociology Department
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-3890        FAX:  (909) 869-4930
E-MAIL:  leticiak@csupomona.edu

for additional information, contact:
Dr. David Horner, Search Chair
Psychology & Sociology Dept.
(909) 869-3893
E-Mail: dhorner@csupomona.edu

The University: Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive public university that is widely recognized for its polytechnic mission and learn-by-doing philosophy. Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 20,500 students (with approximately 70% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,200 faculty members. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. Through its seven colleges and The Collins School of Hospitality Management, the university offers 66 undergraduate majors and 21 master’s degree programs, in addition to a doctorate in education offered jointly with the University of California, Irvine. Cal Poly Pomona is noted for its beautiful and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the Arabian horse ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg. It is located about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. Additional information is available at the university’s Web site: www.csupomona.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.