Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

Job Description

PhD - Psychology

Job Summary

The CU Division of Social Science is seeking a psychologist for a tenure-track position (9-month contract) teaching within a vibrant and thriving psychology program.  Primary responsibilities will be teaching in-person and online classes, academic advising, mentoring of students, developing classes for both in-person and online delivery, committee assignments, scholarship, and working with colleagues in the Psychology Department to maintain and advance the program. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. Candidate should submit a current CV and unofficial transcripts when applying.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a variety courses across the Psychology curriculum.
• Construct lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and enrichment activities to successfully deliver course content in both in-person and online settings    
• Integrate learning management systems and modern classroom tools into teaching
• Serve as an academic advisor and maintain regular office hours for advising students    
• Actively participate in scholarship activities, including but not limited to academic research
• Attend academic unit meetings and CU faculty meetings and cooperate with faculty colleagues   
• Participate in events and initiatives aimed at meeting recruitment and retention goals    
• Serve on committees; sponsor student activities; attend chapel services, commencement programs, Faculty Forum and other meetings; and otherwise participate in University life    
• Support the institution’s Christian mission, including being a Christian role model for students    
• Maintain a strong interest in the pursuit of knowledge and share it with students and scholars    
• Promote the discipline on and off campus and attract students to the field    
• Maintain contact with alumni and the community    
• Identify with professional organizations and professionals of the discipline at all educational levels    
• Assist in recruiting new Faculty members within the academic unit     
• Assist the Division Chair and Department Lead in the preparation of class schedules          
• Assist in the preparation of requests for foundation grants    
• Assist students by continually monitoring and evaluating students’ progress and making appropriate referrals to academic and personal support services, as necessary, to meet student needs

Qualifications

Terminal degree (PhD, PsyD) in Psychology or related field (ABD may be considered)
Experience teaching college-level courses
Practical research, clinical, or counseling experience a plus
Experience advising and/or mentoring a plus
Willingness to work collaboratively within the department and division
Candidate should submit a current CV and unofficial transcripts when applying