Texas Woman's University Denton Campus

School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy

Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology(specialization open)

Date Closed: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Psychology tenure-track position beginning August 2024. The area of specialization is open. The Psychological Science program seeks colleagues who will be ready to teach upper-level undergraduate courses consistent with their area of expertise as well as other courses offered in the program such as introductory psychology, cognitive psychology, physiological psychology, social psychology, or developmental psychology. Courses taught will primarily be at the undergraduate level and will be selected based on departmental needs and applicant expertise. Mentoring undergraduate research students and supervising thesis students in the psychological science master's program is expected. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Prior university teaching experience is valued. An active and growing agenda of research and scholarship is required. Additionally, service to the university, community, and profession is expected.

SCHOOL INFORMATION

The School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy at TWU is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, which has 35% of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000. The Division of Psychology has over 500 undergraduate psychology majors, and five graduate programs: Master's in Counseling Psychology, Master's in Psychological Science, Specialist School Psychology, Doctoral Counseling Psychology, and Doctoral School Psychology. Complete program information may be found at https://twu.edu/psychology-philosophy.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the first and only university system in the nation with a woman-focused mission. TWU is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is a designated veteran-friendly campus. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over16,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton located 35 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the benefits of employment at TWU is available at benefits.

TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email address and phone numbers of three references with your application. References will be contacted for short-listed candidates.

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