University of Northern Iowa

Assistant Professor

Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations

The Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations at the University of Northern Iowa invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2010. Area of specialization is open, but candidates with scholarly interests in subject-matter learning, teacher preparation, teacher evaluation or school psychology are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, undergraduate courses in learning and motivation, classroom assessment and graduate courses related to learning and assessment, research design, and program evaluation. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on or supervise masters, specialist, and doctoral committees. A doctoral degree in educational psychology, applied psychology, school psychology, or a closely related social science discipline and demonstrated potential for effective teaching and scholarship is required. Applicants who are ABD with evidence of degree completion by August 30, 2010 will be considered. Pre-employment background checks are also required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The department encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans. For a more detailed position announcement and information about the department and college, please visit our web site at: http://www.uni.edu/coe/_information/jobs.shtml

The University of Northern Iowa is one of three state universities and enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and historic excellence in teacher education. UNI possesses a distinctive mission, being the only comprehensive state university in Iowa. U.S. News and World Report has ranked UNI second among Midwest public universities for 13 consecutive years. UNI is one of 62 U.S. colleges and universities selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its new Community Engagement classification for curricular engagement and partnerships. The University’s medium size—just over 13,000 students—allows it to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices of a large university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus. Located in Cedar Falls, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres.

The University and Department are committed to creating a diverse educational environment for students and are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, and service.

Applications received by April 30, 2010 will be given full consideration. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copy of transcript, brief statement of teaching philosophy, two letters of reference, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of two additional references. Inquiries and applications should be sent to: Dr. Anthony Gabriele, Search Chair, Department of Educational Psychology & Foundations, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0607, (319)-273-2899 or gabriele@uni.edu. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by email. The University is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. UNI is a smoke-free campus.