Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Psychology & Counseling

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (Tenured/Tenure-Track) in Lorman, Mississippi. The position emphasizes both high-quality teaching and active engagement in scholarly research, with responsibilities including course instruction, curriculum development, student mentoring, and service to the department.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Psychology or related field and demonstrate a record of effective teaching and research.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology or related field is required.
• Minimum five years of teaching experience at college or university level; postdoctoral experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned subjects and conducts classes as scheduled.
• Provides guidance and supervision to students.
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning and research.
• Prepares and formulates curricula focused on the subject(s).
• Participates in departmental meetings and holds scheduled office hours.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and arranges for practical sessions; supplies materials to students.
• Provides academic support to other faculty members.
• Serves on departmental and University committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Psychology education standards

Integrity

Communication skills

Time management

Teaching passion

Mentoring students

Collegial teamwork

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Job description

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychology (Tenured/TenureTrack)

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts a requisite number of classes; Teaches assignedsubjects
• Provides guidance and supervision to students
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence inteaching, learning and research
• Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/hersubject(s)
• Participates in departmental meetings and holds scheduled officehours
• Maintains equipment in the laboratory, makes arrangementsfor laboratory practical sessions, and provides materials tostudents
• Provides academic support to other faculty members
• Serves on departmental and University committees, asassigned
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology or related field

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years' teaching experience at the college or universitylevel Postdoctoral experience, with strong evidence of excellencein research and teaching desired

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Psychology Education Standards
• Demonstrates integrity
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written andinterpersonal
• Strong time management skills
• Passion for teaching and engaging with students
• Skilled in mentoring students
• Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegialenvironment conducive to teamwork and students' high level oflearning