Tenure-Track Developmental Psychology Professor

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Winthrop University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in development psychology or a closely related area. The successful candidate will teach, supervise, and advise psychology students while maintaining a student-centered research program.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses (intro, methods, statistics), developing a vibrant undergraduate research program, advising students, and contributing to curriculum design and department service.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology; ABD candidates will be considered and appointed at the rank of instructor until the doctorate is completed.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness within higher education.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and potential for research.
• Ability to engage and support students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong skills in innovative teaching technologies; familiarity with Excel, Qualtrics, and online teaching platforms is advantageous.
• Evidence of potential for successful collaboration with colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses across the discipline that include introductory psychology, research methods, and statistics for psychology majors.
• Teach additional undergraduate psychology courses including developmental psychology and other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Establish a vibrant research program that involves undergraduates.
• Support the program by engaging in curriculum design and student advising.
• Engage in professional stewardship across the campus to improve the overall Winthrop community.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Scholarly activity

Student engagement

Innovative teaching technologies

Collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

ABD considered

Tools

Excel

Qualtrics

Job description

Winthrop University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in development psychology or a closely related area. The successful candidate will teach, supervise, and advise psychology students while maintaining a student-centered research program.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses (intro, methods, statistics), developing a vibrant undergraduate research program, advising students, and contributing to curriculum design and department service.