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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Psychology

Employer
Amherst College
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jun 17, 2022

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The Department of Psychology at Amherst College invites applications for an open rank tenure-
line position from candidates with a Ph.D. in developmental or social psychology whose research
focuses on Asian Americans, and whose research program has a substantial basis in the United
States, beginning July 1, 2023. The position is part of a three-faculty-position cluster hire in
Asian American studies. The candidate will join new and continuing faculty in other departments
in teaching and research focused on Asian Americans and/or Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islanders. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and an
active research program that can involve bright undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. The
successful candidate will be able to develop a repertoire of courses that include introductory
psychology, cultural psychology, Asian American psychology, and either a research intensive lab
course or an advanced seminar. The teaching load is two courses each semester; two of these
courses should have significant content on Asian Americans and serve in the eventual
development of a major in Asian American studies. The successful candidate will be expected to
advise honors theses. Any appointment with tenure will be contingent upon a positive tenure
review.


The Department of Psychology is housed in the college's award-winning science center, with
dedicated research space for each faculty member. In addition, Amherst College offers generous
support for faculty research and teaching, including fully paid sabbaticals every three years,
funds for travel to professional meetings, and support for undergraduate research collaborators
both during the academic year and the summer.


Located in Western Massachusetts, with close proximity to Springfield, Massachusetts, as well
as Hartford, Connecticut, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith
Colleges and with the University of Massachusetts in the Five College Consortium. The five
institutions are located within 11 miles of one another and about 80 miles west of Boston.


Amherst College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a strong institutional commitment
to diversity, as described in this link. Nearly one-quarter of Amherst's students are Pell grant
recipients; 43 percent of our students are domestic students of color; and 10 percent of our
students are international students. Amherst actively seeks and welcomes applications from
candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups, as well as from candidates with
demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive world. Given Amherst's commitment to
fostering an intellectually challenging and inclusive educational environment, our expectation is
that the successful candidate will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in teaching and
mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, ability, socioeconomic
status, gender, nationality, sexual identity, and religion. Candidates are asked to submit
electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/108445 a cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement describing their scholarly development and accomplishment that includes a discussion of how undergraduates will
participate in their research program; statement describing their teaching philosophy and
background, experience, or interests that are likely to make the candidate a strong teacher of a
diverse range of Amherst students; and three sample preprints/reprints. Candidates are also asked
to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted. The individual must
have a Ph.D. in hand or have fulfilled all requirements for the degree by the start of the
appointment. Applications received by September 30, 2022, will be assured of full consideration.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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Company

Amherst College

Amherst College prepares students to make a difference in the world. Our financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and our student body is among the most diverse. At Amherst, you are part of a lively, inquisitive, devoted community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who find inspiration in one another and in the process of learning.

Since our 1821 founding, Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking. Small classes, an open curriculum and a singular focus on undergraduate education ensure that leading scholars engage daily with talented, curious students, equipping them for leadership in an increasingly global and complex world.

Offering competitive compensation packages and a multitude of programs and services for staff, Amherst works to enrich the working life and support the well-being of each and every employee.

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