In the Handbook for Enhancing Undergraduate Programs in Psychology, published by the American Psychological Association in 1993, a distinguished panel of educators in psychology asserted a set of aims that undergraduate programs in the field should embody.  The Hendrix College Psychology Department embraces these aims and has set them as our formal learning objectives for students majoring in psychology:

•  to help them develop the capacity to think scientifically about behavior;
•  to produce in them an appreciation for human diversity;
•  to provide them with a sound knowledge base in the discipline;
•  to help them acquire competence in the methodology of psychological research;
•  to allow them the opportunity to gain practical experience in the application of psychology;
•  to strengthen their oral and written communication skills; and
•  to cultivate in them sensitivity to the ethical standards that guide research and practice within the discipline. 

The Psychology Department is housed in the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Life Science. This facility, completed in 2001, is located on the site of the Old Bailey Library, preserving the distinctive patio area. The facility also houses the Biology Department.


The Donald W. Reynolds Center for Life Science 

Faculty Openings 
 

 Hendrix College Department of Psychology invites applicants for a tenure-track position, subject to Board approval, to begin in August, 2012. We are seeking candidates with a background in experimental psychology with an emphasis in Adult Development or Aging. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of the following courses: Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods with laboratory, Adult Development or Aging, an advanced research course, and a class in the candidate’s specialty area.  The teaching load is six courses per year.  Our department has a long tradition of emphasizing undergraduate research; the College’s Odyssey Program currently provides excellent opportunities for collaborative research with students.

Ph.D. is required for appointment as assistant professor; ABD’s will be considered for appointment as instructor. Salary is competitive. Hendrix seeks to extend its tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship by attracting faculty with broad intellectual interests and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college.

Applications should include a letter addressing the candidate’s interest in teaching in a demanding liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation (including the phone numbers and email addresses of the referees), evidence of teaching excellence, and transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate work. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 10, 2011. Application materials should be sent to Tim Maxwell, Ph.D., Interim Chair, Department of Psychology, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR 72032.