Assistant Professor Educational Psychology
Indiana University Northwest

IU Northwest invites applications for a tenure-track position in the School of Education. The successful candidate will teach students in undergraduate and graduate education courses in educational psychology and learning and human development. Advising students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs and performing service are also primary responsibilities.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate from an accredited university in educational psychology or related field (ABD candidates may apply); excellent oral and written communication skills, familiarity with PK-12 education, a sense of humor, and evidenced potential for conducting research. Salary and benefits are competitive. Desired but not required are PK-12 professional experience, university teaching experience, an interest in urban education and proficiency in instructional technology.

Application packets must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of transcripts and three references with contact information, including position, email and phone numbers. Packets must be sent via US mail to Dr. Judy Donovan, School of Education, IU Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408. Complete application packets received by December 21, 2008 will receive full consideration. Anticipated starting date is August 2009.

One of the eight comprehensive universities in the Indiana University system, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The campus has a diverse student population of 5,000 and offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master degrees in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business and economics, education, nursing and health professions, public and environmental health and social work. IU Northwest emphasizes quality teaching, research and service. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement.

IU Northwest is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer with a commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff by expanding employment opportunities for minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Qualified candidates with an interest in developing and implementing curricula that addresses multi-cultural issues and/or with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students are strongly encouraged to apply.