Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology Position at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
01 Nov 2023
Professor of Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Box 1121
https://www.siue.edu/education/psychology/faculty/huppbio.shtml
University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (near St. Louis)
Hiring Unit
School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior, Department of Psychology
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Job Description/Responsibilities
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor-Psychology position. Preferred applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching of Developmental Psychology, online and in-person. The department seeks a strong scholar who can add to the diversity of research interests among our faculty and contribute to our collegial and student-focused department. Responsibilities will also include advising students, supervising student research, and serving on departmental, school, and university committees.
To learn more about the department, visit us online at: https://www.siue.edu/education/psychology/
The Department of Psychology seeks to attract an active culturally and academically diverse faculty. SIUE is committed to diversity to achieve domestic and international peace, social justice, and the development of full human potential. Integral to this commitment, the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior strives for a student body and a workforce that manifests diversity. Applicants who embody diversity of race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for this position must possess an earned doctorate in Developmental Psychology or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate is required by the contract start date in August 2024. Evidence of, or potential for, successful undergraduate teaching, service at multiple levels throughout the university and beyond, and high-quality research is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Child and/or Lifespan Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods, and our Capstone Seminar in Psychology. Actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs.
- Ability to teach online courses
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds
- Interest in engaging students in research and experiential learning
- A record of peer-reviewed scholarship and/or evidence of potential to produce high-quality scholarship
- Commitment to departmental and university collegiality through engagement in service activities
- Ability to contribute through interest, research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at SIUE. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Terms of Appointment
Full-time, continuing 9-month tenure-track position. Summer appointment is contingent upon availability of funds and enrollment. Beginning date of appointment is August, 2024.
Source of funds
State
Salary Range
The position offers outstanding benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with education and training.
Application Process
Please submit a letter of application that includes contact information for three references, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Files will be considered complete when 2 letters (3 preferred) of recommendation have also been received.
Material should be submitted electronically to:
Ms. Christine Gallagher, Office Support Specialist
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Elizabeth McKenney, Search Chair, elmcken@siue.edu
Application Deadline
For optimal consideration, a first pool of applicants (with complete files) will be reviewed after the close of the business day on December 4, 2023. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a premier metropolitan university located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River just 22 miles east of St. Louis, MO. SIUE offers over 12,000 culturally diverse students and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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