Part-Time Assistant or Associate Professor - Psychology

APU College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Azusa Pacific University seeks a part-time (50%) faculty member to teach undergraduate psychology in the Professional Psychology program. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program and will teach courses, mentor students, and provide advising, with potential campus assignments.

Responsibilities include service to the department, recruitment support, and maintaining strong APA writing proficiency while integrating Christian values into teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program.
• Strong APA writing skills are required.
• History of excellence in university teaching.
• Strong Christian commitment.
• Experience in service to a university and scholarly activity is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate psychology courses for the Professional Psychology program.
• Mentor and advise students; participate in department service and recruitment.
• Possibly teach at regional campuses; primarily online courses.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Advising students

Christian integration

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. from APA-accredited program

Job description

Azusa Pacific University 4.3K subscribers

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

Description: The Department of Psychology has an open part-time (50%) faculty position to teach undergraduate psychology, with primary assignment to the Professional (degree-completion) Psychology program. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology from an APA-accredited program. This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, commensurate with the faculty member’s area of specialization, and may include core psychology courses, research, writing and data analysis courses, clinical courses, and faith integration courses. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching, mentoring, and advising students.

Area of specialization in counseling/clinical, developmental, social, or general psychology. Demonstrated strong APA writing skills required.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching, mentoring, and advising students.
• Service to the department, including assistance with recruitment.
• While most courses in the Professional Psychology program are taught online, the candidate may be needed to work at one or more regional campuses.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program.

Experience:

• A history of excellence in university teaching.
• A strong Christian commitment.
• Experience in service to a university.
• Evidence of scholarly research and publications in the field of psychology desirable.

Part-time, 50% faculty position. Teaching courses annually, advise students, and participate in service to the department.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
• Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

Compensation:

• $36,192 to $62,730 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Learn more about ' what we believe ,' our ' mission statement ,' and our ' statement of faith .'

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/.

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.