Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (Tenure-Track)

Athens State University; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens State University in Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology to support student-centered education through teaching, scholarship, and service. The role involves teaching a variety of courses (in-person, online, hybrid), advising students, and contributing to program development and accreditation efforts.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, have college teaching experience, and be prepared to teach courses such as Abnormal

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• Ideal candidate can teach Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Drugs and Behavior, Internship in Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-division courses in psychology in-person, online, and hybrid.
• Develop, revise, and deliver courses with quality assessment.
• Advise a range of psychology students to support academic and career goals.
• Engage in research/scholarship/PD appropriate for a teaching institution.
• Maintain office and student contact hours.
• Serve on university/college/department committees and support accreditation efforts as needed.
• Participate in recruitment activities for the psychology program.
• Assist in development/delivery of graduate psychology programs and certificates.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (Tenure-Track)

Job Duties:

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) psychology program atAthens State University invites applications for a tenure-trackAssistant/Associate Professor of Psychology to support theUniversity's mission of providing student-centered, qualityeducation and are committed to the success of our students and theuniversity. This involves teaching effectiveness, scholarship,institutional service, and professional and community service.During the annual contract of employment, faculty members areexpected to be available to assist and work with students andrespond to program, division, college, and institutionalneeds.

In addition to the duties listed below, faculty members must adhereto the general faculty guidelines and perform other duties asassigned by the Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences,the Dean of Colleges, and the Provost/Vice President for AcademicAffairs.

• Teach a variety of upper-division (junior/senior) courses insupport of programs in psychology in a variety of formats(in-person, online, and hybrid courses).
• Develop, revise, and deliver courses that ensure quality andeffective assessment.
• Work with and advise a range of students in psychology toassist them in achieving academic and career success.
• Engage in research/scholarship/professional developmentappropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency indisciplinary field(s).
• Maintain office and student contact hours.
• Serve on university, college, division, and psychology programcommittees and assist with accreditation efforts as needed.
• Participate in the recruitment activities of the psychologyprogram, college, and university as appropriate.
• Assist in the proposal, development, and delivery of graduatepsychology programs and certificate psychology programs.
• Assume any other professional duties and responsibilities asassigned by administrative personnel.

Required Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. in Psychology from a regionally accreditedinstitution.
• Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• Ideal candidate will be qualified to teach a variety of coursesaccording to their interest and expertise, such as, but not limitedto: Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Drugs and Behaviorand Internship in Psychology.

Qualifications Preferred

• The ideal candidate's area of expertise will be in ClinicalPsychology or a closely related specialization.
• The ideal candidate should also have experience and be ready towork with student internships and related career-developmentstudent activities in partnership with communityorganizations.

Salary Schedule

Salary Range: $51,970 – $88,632; includes Assistant/AssociateToview salary schedules visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/resources/salary-schedule-tablesSalary will be commensurate with experience andqualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or universitywhich verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for alltranscripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading andsubmitting an application. (Credential evaluators should providecourse-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all collegesand universities attended must be submitted. Continued employmentis contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges anduniversities attended.

About Athens State University

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offersjunior and senior-level coursework to community college graduatesand transfer students holding sufficient credits from otherinstitutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected AthensState because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors anddegree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportiveand exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students areenrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is aworking adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featuredin the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org forfour online programs including computer science, accounting,education and human resources. The University offers undergraduatedegree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business.The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employeeswith approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges:College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College ofEducation. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty membershold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant betweenNashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several eventsand festivals that have been featured as the Southeast TourismSociety's “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the AthensStorytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time FiddlersConvention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines,the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign aconsent form for a criminal background check. Employment will becontingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from thatcriminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, asan equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies withall applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscriminationand affirmative action. Athens State University does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression,pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, geneticinformation, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to orparticipation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries orconcerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President ofEnrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens,AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.