Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor

Human Resource Development

College of Liberal Arts

CLA-N-2511

The Position:

The Human Resource Development MS degree program in the Psychology Department at Towson University invites qualified individuals to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Human Resource Development, beginning August 2012 (contingent on funding). Applicants must possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and show potential for a productive research program in the field of human resource development, management and leadership, and/or organization development and change. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate degree in human resource development, management, psychology, or a closely related discipline. It is preferred that applicants have experience teaching at the University level as well as a history of professional work experience.

Requirements:

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in organizational behavior, leadership, team building, conflict management, applied research, and other specialty courses such as administrative theory. This position will also be responsible for student advising as well as participation on departmental or university committees.

Application Process:

Applicants should assemble an application package that contains the following: a cover letter of application; a statement of philosophy about teaching and research; a curriculum vitae; a sample of manuscripts or draft articles (no more than three); official graduate transcripts; any evidence of teaching effectiveness; and three letters of recommendation. The application package should be sent to:

Dr. Alan Clardy, Human Resource Development Search Chair

Department of Psychology

Towson University

8000 York Rd.

Towson, MD, 21252

The review of applications will begin in the Fall, 2011 and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.