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Developmental Psychologist

Swarthmore College - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST. Located in the suburbs of
Philadelphia, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission
combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional
commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment
practices and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional
qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and
world. The Department of Psychology announces a tenure-track position at the assistant
professor level to begin in September, 2012. The individual will be responsible for teaching
introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in developmental psychology. We seek an
individual with a commitment to teaching as well as an active research program that can engage
bright undergraduates. Applicants should submit a letter describing their teaching and research
interests, a current CV, reprints or preprints of recent work, and three letters of recommendation.
Consideration of candidates will begin October 1. Applications should be submitted
electronically and addressed to the Developmental Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, Swarthmore College at the following email address: psych@swarthmore.edu.
Inquiries may be made to Andrew Ward, Department Chair, at award1@swarthmore.edu or 610-
690-6861.