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Posted: 11-Oct-23
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Position Summary
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Psychology invites applicants for a Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Psychology position. The position begins in August 2024.
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 mission of the Department of Psychology, part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, is to advance the discipline of Psychology as an area of scholarly, professional, and scientific endeavor in a diverse and inclusive environment. Focusing on providing high quality education, the students and faculty members exchange ideas stemming from a variety of viewpoints in an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equity. The department accomplishes its mission via effective recruitment and retention, training, ground-breaking clinical work, advancing research, community service, and innovative teaching, while demonstrating open and productive dialogue, advocacy, and support.
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses that may be offered in-person, online, or hybrid 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 incumbent will collaborate with other department faculty and staff to ensure student success.
This is a full-time 9-month appointment. There is potential for summer session instructional opportunities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses to include one or more areas of the following areas: adult development, research methods, history and systems of psychology, social psychology, and group interventions/group processes. Additional courses within area of specialization may be assigned depending on department needs – such as distance education and/or writing intensive courses.
- Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, publications, and grants.
- Advise undergraduate students. Mentor graduate students.
- Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
- Develop and maintain a productive program of peer-reviewed research.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- A doctorate in Psychology, Human Development, or Neuroscience. ABD may be considered - must be completed before August 2024.
- Experience teaching courses in Psychology to include one or more of the following areas: adult development, research methods, history and systems of psychology, social psychology, group interventions/group processes.
- Active program of research as evidenced by a track record of recent peer-reviewed empirical research. Area of research is open.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate student research.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology.
Special Instructions
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin in November 2023 and continue until the position has been filled.
Finalists must successfully complete an interview, teaching demonstration, and research presentation.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:
- Cover letter – Identify the courses prepared to teach
- Curriculum vitae
- Three reprints or preprints of published articles
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research interest
- List of three references with contact information
- 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.
