Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Psychology

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. 

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

Job Description

The Department of Psychology at Augsburg University invites candidates to apply for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position with expertise in Clinical or Counseling Psychology to begin in August 2024.

The Psychology Department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology in collaboration with the Biology Department. The Psychology Department faculty is committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level, student-faculty collaborative research, internship training, and service learning opportunities. The Psychology Department has access to modern teaching and research facilities, located in our newest building on campus, the Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion.

The successful candidate will contribute to a richly diverse community of learners through excellence in teaching, conducting collaborative research with students, mentoring students in first-year experience courses, and by fully engaging with their Department, the University, their profession, as well as the wider community. Teaching responsibilities include courses in clinical/counseling psychology; research methods/statistics; and introduction to psychology. Other courses will depend on the needs of the department and the candidate’s area of expertise. The annual teaching commitment is typically six courses per year, and could include evening classes.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field, from an accredited

program is required. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by July 2024. Strong candidates will have demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in psychology, commitment to student-centered teaching practices, and experience engaging/mentoring students in research. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Additional Information

Application Instructions and Requirements

To apply for this position, go online at http://www.augsburg.edu/hr and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copy of graduate transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy (including list of courses taught) 
• Statement of research interests (including how student researchers may be incorporated)
• Contact information for three professional references (letters of reference will be requested for those reaching the finalist stage). Ideally, at least one of the references should be able to address your teaching or teaching potential.

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