Assistant Professor in Psychology and Law

The University of Florida is inviting applications for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor in psychology and law to begin August 2009. This position is in the Criminology & Law division of the Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related social/behavioral science and a commitment to research and teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with (1) research and teaching interests in psychological and interdisciplinary approaches in psychology of law and/or law and society, (2) preparation and interest in teaching in psychology and law and/or law and society areas of the curriculum, and (3) clear promise of involvement in externally funded research.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, one published sample of writing, three letters of recommendation to Lonn Lanza-Kaduce, Chair, Psychology & Law Search Committee, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, PO Box 117330, Gainesville, Fl 32611-7330.

The University of Florida has a strong commitment to diversity in faculty recruiting. Anyone requiring accommodations to make an application should contact Dr. Lanza-Kaduce at llkkll@crim.ufl.edu. To ensure full consideration, vitas, dossiers and statements of intent to apply should be submitted by November 17, 2008, when the Search Committee will begin reviewing applications. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Committee and/or hiring authority.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution
(Please visit http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm to complete a voluntary Applicant Data Card.)