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VISITING AND ADJUNCT POSITIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY at ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND (a public liberal arts, honors college): Visiting and Adjunct positions available for Spring 2009 contingent on funding (begin January 20, 2009). Course load depends on the position, from one to three courses selected from: Introduction to Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Writing & Research Methods, and Adulthood & Aging. Ph.D. preferred, ABD acceptable. The department consists of 14 faculty members and the psychology major is among the strongest and largest at the College. We seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching.

Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. With highly selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Applicants should send a cover letter describing their course(s) of interest, teaching experience, a CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and at least two letters of recommendation to: Eric Hiris, Ph.D., Psychology Chair, St. Mary's College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001. Send e-mail inquiries to ejhiris@smcm.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. St. Mary's College of Maryland (www.smcm.edu) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.