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Preparing Psychology Majors to Enter the Workforce: Then, Now, with Whom, and How
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Appleby, Drew C. – Teaching of Psychology, 2018
Undergraduate psychology programs have not always provided the same level of support for their job-seeking students than they have for those preparing to become psychologists. This is a particularly unfortunate situation because, according to the American Psychological Association's Center for Workforce Studies (American Psychological Association,…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Psychology, Majors (Students), Job Training
Job Satisfaction Correlates for College Graduates in Psychology.
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Lunneborg, Patricia W.; Wilson, Vicki M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
This study explored the important components of job satisfaction in psychology baccalaureates. Results indicated highly statistically significant associations between job satisfaction and whether or not the job was psychology related and in the respondent's career choice area as well as length of job search and method used to locate job. (AM)
Descriptors: College Graduates, Higher Education, Job Satisfaction, Job Search Methods
Applicants for a Faculty Position Do Not Emphasize Teaching.
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Perlman, Baron; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Examines cover letters, curricula vitae, and teaching statements of 82 doctoral candidates and 74 Ph.D. applicants for an assistant professor position. Discovers that all of the applicants presented very little teaching information. Discusses reasons for this and offers recommendations for correcting the problem. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Employment Interviews, Employment Qualifications, Faculty
Looking for a Job As a Psychology Professor? Factors Affecting Applicant Success.
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Sheehan, Eugene P.; McDevitt, Teresa M.; Ross, Heather C. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Summarizes a survey given to chairs of search committees that examine the procedures used to hire psychology faculty. Data revealed typical search processes, evaluative criteria, and factors determining who was ultimately hired. Includes statistical tables showing mean ratings of the most important criteria used to evaluate materials and…
Descriptors: Faculty, Faculty Recruitment, Full Time Faculty, Higher Education