The Department of Psychology at Fayetteville State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions, effective August 2013. The department offers a B.S. degree in Psychology (with options for an online degree completion program and a Biopsychology concentration) and M.A. degree in Psychology with Counseling and Experimental tracks.

Position #1: Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (Experimental Psychology): We are seeking a broadly-trained experimental psychologist who can teach one of a variety of courses including Social Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Biopsychology, Theories of Learning, Developmental, History and Systems, Cognitive Psychology, Animal Behavior, Emotions, and Psychopharmacology. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in psychology with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research in a multicultural environment.

Position #2: Open Rank Professor of Psychology (Clinical/Counseling Psychology): We are seeking applications for a full-time clinical/counseling psychologist to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses to a diverse student body. Responsibilities also will include mentoring student research, academic advisement, and university services. Candidates should also have an active research program that will involve students. Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program and a pre-doctoral internship from an APA accredited and/or APPIC approved program. The successful candidate is expected to pursue licensure as a psychologist in North Carolina.

The expected teaching load for all the positions is 12 credit hours per semester. Although a Ph.D. is required for both positions, candidates who are very near degree completion will be considered. Applicants must be willing to participate in online course development and teach in our Online Degree Completion Program. Other responsibilities: Successful applicants will be part of a cohesive team of culturally diverse faculty that works closely with students as advisors and mentors in our undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates will also engage in service to the university, community, and profession. Please visit http://www.uncfsu.edu/Psychology/ for information about the department. Applicants must complete an on-line application at the Fayetteville State University website https://jobs.uncfsu.edu to be considered for a position. Candidates must also send (by regular mail) a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with their work history to: Dr. Timothy O. Moore, Chair, Department of Psychology, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-4298. Applicants are to specify the position they are applying for, and where they saw this advertisement. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the application process will remain open until the positions are filled.

Fayetteville State University is one institution in the 17-member University of North Carolina system. Founded in 1867 as the Howard School for the education of African Americans, it is the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state of North Carolina. Today, FSU serves a growing student body of nearly 6,000 and ranks among the nation's most diverse campus communities. Fayetteville is located in the scenic Cape Fear River Valley of North Carolina, between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Fayetteville enjoy mild temperatures, four distinct seasons, a low cost of living, and easy access to beautiful Carolina beaches.

Each position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Applications from women and minority groups are strongly encouraged.

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