West Virginia University

Note: The position in Behavior Analysis has been filled. Applications are still being accepted for the position in Behavioral Neuroscience.

TWO OPENINGS—West Virginia University’s Department of Psychology (www. psychology.wvu.edu) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 2012 in Behavioral Neuroscience at the rank of Assistant Professor and Applied Behavior Analysis at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Behavioral Neuroscience position will require an active research program in the Neurobiology of Affective or Addictive Disorders (particular areas include, but are not limited to, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders). The Applied Behavior Analysis position is defined broadly; applicants with any specialization within applied behavior analysis that complements the current Behavior Analysis faculty will be considered. Both positions require a Ph.D. by the starting date and evidence of strong potential in research and teaching, Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching (including student research supervision and, for the Applied Behavior Analysis position, practicum supervision) and research. Obtaining significant external research support will be expected. Laboratory facilities will be assigned in our Life Sciences Building, which houses the Departments of Psychology and Biology. Additional facilities and opportunities for both positions are available through the University Health Sciences Center, Center for Excellence in Disabilities, Center for Advanced Imaging, and the Center for Neuroscience. The Department of Psychology has 24 full-time faculty, 90 graduate students, and 800 undergraduate pre-majors and majors. Ph.D. training is offered in Behavior Analysis (ABA accredited), Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical and Clinical Child Psychology (APA accredited), and Life-Span Developmental Psychology. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2011, and continue until the positions are filled. Send a letter outlining teaching and research interests and plans for obtaining external research support, a vita, three letters of recommendation, and three (p)reprints to the Behavioral Neuroscience or Behavior Analysis Search Committee, Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 6040, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6040. Inquiries may be directed to Hawley Montgomery-Downs in Behavioral Neuroscience (304-293-2001 ext 31610, Hawley.Montgomery-Downs@mail.wvu.edu), or Kennon A. Lattal in Behavior Analysis (304-293-2001 ext 31608, Andy.Lattal@mail.wvu.edu). WVU is the academic home to 29,000 students and is one of 10 U.S. land-grant institutions with an academic medical center. Morgantown, West Virginia is located within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh and 4 hours of Washington D.C. It has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. WVU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. West Virginia University’s Dual Career Program is designed to help meet the needs of professional couples.

1124 Life Sciences Building – Phone: (304) 293-2001 – Fax: (304) 293-6606