| Position Summary Join a vibrant campus equity-minded community of equity-minded educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Educational Foundations and Policy Studies in the College of Education and Social Work invites applicants for the full-time, Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. This is a search for 2 appointments: beginning August 2023 (one potentially beginning January 2023).
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The Department of Educational Foundations and Policy Studies is dedicated to fostering the development of educators with the requisite critical consciousness and pedagogical skills to act as public intellectuals; citizen-teachers capable of creating pedagogical spaces and practices that are relevant, impactful, and liberating for their students.
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses that may be offered in-person, online, on/off campus, hybrid, or hyflex in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. The ideal candidate’s experience, expertise, and specialized training will serve to strengthen departments on and off campus efforts. The faculty member will collaborate with other departmental faculty and staff to ensure student success. The incumbent will complete a distance education training program within the first two years of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Teach up to four undergraduate and/or graduate level courses per semester within the area of Educational Psychology. Additional courses within area of specialization may be assigned based on departmental needs.
- Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, and publications.
- Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
- Mentor, advise, and supervise students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications - Ph. D or Ed. D in Educational Psychology or related discipline. (ABD may be considered with firm completion date).
- Record of academic scholarship.
- Teaching experience at K-12 and/or college level.
Preferred Qualifications - Specialization in approaches to educational psychology grounded in critical theory, critical pedagogy or transformative education; or
- Experience teaching diverse students of diverse backgrounds.
Special Instructions Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin December 2022 and continue until the positions have been filled.
Finalist must successfully complete an interview process, teaching demonstration, and research presentation. Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following: - Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- List of three references with contact information
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required at a later date)
- Diversity statement (See below)
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom and research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
