chair position

[Judith Becker Bryant]

PROFESSOR AND CHAIR OF PSYCHOLOGY:  The Psychology Department at the
University of South Florida invites applications for the position of
Professor and Chair of Psychology to begin Fall, 2001.  Applicants should
be nationally recognized scholars with a strong record of scholarly
productivity as evidenced by accomplishments such as substantial
contributions to the research literature, a history of extramural research
support, and holding leadership roles in relevant professional or
scientific organizations.  We seek someone with a demonstrated commitment
to administrative leadership who is dedicated to the science of psychology
while conversant and comfortable with the values and issues affecting both
applied and basic research programs.  The successful candidate should be
aware of changing trends in the field and have a sophisticated
understanding and facility in handling departmental governance.  Area of
specialization is open, but the candidate's research interests should
complement and extend existing areas of concentration.  The Department
currently has three Ph.D. program areas: Clinical, Cognitive and Neural
Sciences, and Industrial-Organizational plus several less formal areas of
convergence, within and across programs.  Other areas of emphasis are
likely to emerge as the Department considers its organization in relation
to the future of psychology as a discipline.  The incoming chair would
play an important role in identifying these areas.  

USF is a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research Extensive University, the
second largest recipient of extramural funding in the state university
system, and one of Florida’s three designated Research I universities.  
Founded in 1956, USF is now the largest metropolitan university in the
Southeastern United States, serving 36,000 students in ten colleges on
four campuses.  USF offers degree programs in 79 undergraduate
disciplines, 89 master's and specialist programs and 26 doctoral programs,
including the MD.  The faculty numbers more than 2,000 members.  

The Department of Psychology, which continues to advance in excellence and
stature, has 32 full-time faculty and will be moving into a new building,
with state of the art research, office and clinic facilities during the
Spring, 2001.  The Department generates significant federal grant support,
is recognized as one of the strongest academic units in the College of
Arts and Sciences and the University, and has more than 1700 undergraduate
majors.  Representing both applied and basic research areas, our
department is firmly committed to advancing scientific knowledge and the
application of scientifically validated procedures to human psychological
problems.  The Clinical program is APA-accredited and a Member of the
Academy of Psychological Clinical Sciences.  For more information about
our department and faculty, please go to
http://www.cas.usf.edu/psychology/.  

The Tampa Bay area is rated the fourth best area to live and work in the
country by the 2000 Places Rated Almanac.  Applications from women and
members of ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged.  This is a
full-time (twelve month) tenure earning position and salary is negotiable.  
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required.  Applications must be received
by January 15, 2001.  Interested candidates should send a vita and may
arrange for letters to be sent or submit contact information for three
references to: Psychology Chair Search Committee, Department of
Psychology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, BEH 339,
Tampa, FL 33620-8200.  For further information contact Louis A. Penner,
Chair of the Search Committee, by email at penner at chuma1.cas.usf.edu.  
The University of South Florida is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity, equal access employer.  For disability accommodations, please
call Mrs. Laura Pierce (813-974-0497).  According to Florida law,
applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.