NIU Faculty Position



NIU Faculty Position

03 Oct 2023    

Assistant Professor of Psychology and the Latinx Experience
Working Position Title Assistant Professor of Psychology and the Latinx Experience (6028)
Classification Title Assistant Professor
Position Number 00006028
Posting Date 09/21/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date 10/22/2023
Business Unit Description Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job Code 2000
Union Representation Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Psychology
College/Unit College of LA&S Dean
Division Academic Division
Location PM 409
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page http://niu.edu/psychology/ and http://niu.edu/CLAS/Latino-Studies/
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview The Department of Psychology and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies seek to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in any area of Psychology whose research and teaching have strong ties to the Latinx experience in the United States. We are seeking a scholar who can contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations between Psychology and Latinx Studies.

This position will be jointly appointed in the Department of Psychology and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies. The Psychology Department is in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and includes twenty-four full-time faculty members. In addition to being one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus, the department offers a terminal M.A. degree in School Psychology and Ph.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, School Psychology, and Social Psychology. The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies is one of six interdisciplinary centers at NIU and is home to a network of twenty-six faculty associates across campus. The Center offers an undergraduate minor in Latino and Latin American Studies and a graduate certificate in Latin American Studies. The Psychology Department will serve as the tenure home for the joint appointment. The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies will play an equal role in evaluating and supporting the successful candidate through the tenure and promotion process.

Qualified candidates who are dedicated to empowering students from underserved communities through their research, teaching, community engagement, service, and/or mentoring are strongly encouraged to apply.

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a public research university in DeKalb, an affordable and growing community that is a commutable distance from Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas. Our 16,000+ student body is diverse, with many first-generation and racially and culturally diverse students. NIU prides itself on student-centered approaches to teaching and research, and has social mobility, equity, and inclusion at the heart of its mission. Recently, NIU was nationally recognized as a top college for diversity and LGBTQ+ students and staff, and has been named one of the Great Colleges to Work For two years in a row. NIU’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion includes a thriving Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and six cultural resource centers.
Position Summary The Assistant Professor of Psychology and the Latinx Experience is expected to establish an active and innovative research program that centers the perspectives and experiences of Latinx communities in the United States. They will teach undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the curricular needs of the Department of Psychology and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the curricular needs of the Department of Psychology and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies;
  • Mentor and support students as well as service to the center, department, college, and university;
  • Engage in scholarly activities in the field;
  • Collaborate and contribute to ongoing research projects with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students;
  • Provide service to the university and the profession;
  • Contribute to exam committees, thesis committees, and dissertation committees, as needed.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Psychology, Latinx Studies, or related field;
  • Demonstrable interest in teaching and mentoring a diverse undergraduate and graduate student community.
Additional Requirements N/A
Preferred Qualifications
  • Research agenda that focuses on the experiences of Latinx child, adolescent, or adult populations using psychological theories and methods;
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
  • Experience utilizing interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies;
  • Community engagement in research related to U.S. Latinx communities;
  • Teaching experience in Latinx Studies, Ethnic Studies, or related fields.
Physical Demands Summary N/A

Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date 8/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range see above
Earn Type Salary
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/74002 to apply and upload the following materials by October 22, 2023:

    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
    • Cover Letter;
    • Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire);
    • Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
    • Statement of Research Vision;
    • Contact information of 3 References;
    • Diversity Statement— Please provide a diversity statement that explains how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at NIU through your teaching, research, and/or service.


Applications submitted after October 22 are welcomed, but will be considered as needed.

For questions, contact the search committee chair Simón Weffer at sweffer@niu.edu.
Special Instructions N/A
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/74002
Is Background Check Required Yes
EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
  4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  5. Statement of Research Vision
  6. List of at least 3 References
  7. Diversity Statement

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