Whitman College, a private, selective, non-sectarian, residential college of the liberal arts and sciences with approximately 1400 students and 120 faculty, located in southeastern Washington State, is conducting searches to fill a variety of faculty positions, both continuing and temporary. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Recent entering classes have had an average high school GPA of 3.84 and average SATs of 1330. Whitman seeks applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, advising and scholarship. Salaries and benefits are competitive, and opportunities for professional development and sabbaticals are especially generous. Anticipated openings include the following positions:

PSYCHOLOGY:  The Psychology Department at Whitman College invites applications for a one-semester Visiting Assistant Professor position for the spring semester of 2009.  Specialty area is open.  Ph.D. or international equivalent required, although ABD candidates will be considered.  The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate courses.  In this search, the college wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society.  In their application, candidates are strongly encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of diversity, a core value of the Whitman College community.  Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.  Send materials to:  Walter Herbranson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362.  Deadline: September 30, 2008.  No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability.  Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students.  For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.

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