| Diversity Statement: Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community. Department: Psychology FTE: 1.0 Position Summary: The Department of Psychology at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor. The program is seeking an individual with a degree in general experimental psychology or behavioral neuroscience. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop and teach undergraduate courses in at least two of the following areas: cognition, psychopharmacology, behavioral neuroscience, sensation and perception, research methods and statistics. Applicants should provide documented evidence of scholarly activities and demonstrate a commitment to providing research experiences for undergraduate students. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as experience working with students from underrepresented minorities.
SOU offers excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is September 16, 2022, and the position is tenure-eligible and will be open until filled with priority deadline of February 15, 2022.
Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 6,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland International Film Festival, and the Britt Music Festival. The Rogue Valley is also renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking, snowboarding, and fishing.
Preferred Qualifications: - · Two or more years of college/university level teaching
- Primary instructor for courses in psychopharmacology and behavioral neuroscience
- ·Significant demonstrated experience mentoring students and especially those from underrepresented minorities
All Listed Duties: Professorial: Teaching, scholarship, professional development and service.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
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