The Northern Michigan University Psychology Department is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Experimental Psychology, with an emphasis in Physiological, Neurological, or Biological Psychology.  The position will start in August, 2013.   Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field.  A record of quality teaching and research is also required.  The successful candidate will be capable of teaching Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Psychological Statistics, Cognition and other general content courses, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.  The normal teaching load is three courses per semester, although grant-supported load reductions are possible.  The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally-funded research program. Preference will be given to candidates whose research program involves undergraduate and graduate students.  Laboratory space and startup funds will be provided.  The Psychology Department has access to a variety of human and animal research facilities, a confocal laser-scanning microscope, and histological equipment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a statement of your teaching and research interests, CV, graduate transcripts, contact information for three references, documentation of past teaching quality, and three selected reprints.  Applications should be submitted online at https://employme.nmu.edu.  Further information may be requested from Dr. Adam Prus, Search Committee Chair (aprus@nmu.edu; 906-227-2941). 

NMU is located in the heart of Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula, a summer and winter vacation spot; the cost of living is low and the quality of life is high.  Additional information about the Department of Psychology and NMU may be found at http://psychology.nmu.edu and http://www.nmu.edu. 

All required materials must be submitted electronically by November 9, 2012.  NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.