The
Department of Psychology at Hunter College of the City
University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a
tenure–track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full
Professor Level in Animal Behavior and Conservation. We
seek an outstanding educator and researcher who will
contribute effectively to both the undergraduate and
graduate teaching programs at Hunter College, CUNY. We are
particularly interested in candidates who will contribute
to mentoring graduate students in our vibrant MA program
in Animal Behavior and Conservation (www.hunterabc.org) and Ph.D.
programs at CUNY. Scholars whose work cuts across existing
departmental content areas (e.g., Neuroethology, animal
cognition, conservation, animal welfare, or animal
communication) are highly encouraged to apply.
Duties:
Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s)
of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and
department assignments including administrative,
supervisory, and other functions.
More
information about the department can be found at http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/
QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D.
degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also
required are the ability to teach successfully,
demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to
cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
Other
Qualifications: A strong research program is essential.
Applicants should have an active research program in
applied or basic research in Animal Behavior, with special
consideration to research involving animal communication,
animal cognition, human-animal interaction or welfare,
urban ecosystems or conservation that can attract
undergraduate and graduate students. Postdoctoral research
experience is a plus. The potential to obtain external
funding is necessary.
Candidates
should have an outstanding record of scholarly
publications and a history of extramural funding or
exceptional promise commensurate with their career
trajectory.
We
seek an individual with a strong commitment and ability to
work with diverse student populations
COMPENSATION
Salary
is commensurate with experience and will be determined by
the CUNY salary structure. CUNY offers a competitive
compensation and benefits package to its faculty, covering
health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid
parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide
mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and
publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty
professional development.
HOW
TO APPLY
Click
on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application
instructions. Please have your letter of application,
curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of
teaching Philosophy (including summaries of teaching
evaluations if possible), 1-2 representative publication
with names and email and postal addresses for up to three
individuals familiar with their research and teaching
experience who can be contacted for recommendations.
Please note that the required material must be uploaded as
ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf,
.rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed
ten (10) characters. Incomplete application packages will
not be considered.
In
addition, please have your references email their letters
of recommendations directly to the Search Committee via
email: abcpsych.search@hunter.cuny.
CLOSING
DATE
Open
until filled with review of applications to begin March 6,
2017.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY
encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans
and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also
included among our protected groups. Applicants and
employees will not be discriminated against on the basis
of any legally protected category, including sexual
orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability
Employer.