Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychology
This position is no longer open.
School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Social Sciences
Discipline: Psychology
Campus: Beirut and Byblos
Vacancy date: Spring 2016 /Fall 2016
The Department of Social Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Psychology, at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, effective Spring 2016 or Fall 2016. The department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated full-time faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching, research, academic advising and institutional and community service. Candidates must hold a PhD in Psychology from a recognized university and must have a demonstrated record of teaching and research. While the position is open to all fields of Psychology, it is desirable to have candidates with experience in teaching Clinical Psychology. The successful candidate is expected to teach general and specialized Psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate level at LAU’s two campuses in Beirut and Byblos. He/ She should also contribute to the development of the program, and perform academic services to the department and the university. Advanced knowledge in research methods and experience in working with culturally diverse populations are assets.
The department offers four Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programs in political science, political science/international affairs, psychology, and social work; two Master of Arts (M.A.) programs in International Affairs and Migration studies; and five minors in conflict analysis and resolution, legal studies, political science/international affairs, psychology, and sociology.
LAU (http://www.lau.edu.lb) has two campuses, one in Beirut and the other in Byblos, about 35 kilometers north of Beirut. There are currently over 8,000 enrolled students at LAU.
LAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York, and is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (CIHE-NEASC).
Standard Application requirements: Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of intent and an updated CV. The CV should include the names, emails and phone numbers of three references. Applications should be sent by email to: apaa@lau.edu.lb. Candidates must refer to position no. AS-15-24.
Deadline for applying: August 31, 2015