Location : West Chester University, PA
Job Type: Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 25-03
Department: College of Sciences & Mathematics
Division: Psychology
Opening Date: 08/06/2024
Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Psychology invites applicants for a Full-time, 9-month, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Psychology positions (three openings due to growth). The positions begin in August 2025.

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good .

The mission of the Department of Psychology, part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, is to advance the discipline of Psychology as an area of scholarly, professional, and scientific endeavor in a diverse and inclusive environment. Focusing on providing high quality education, the students and faculty members exchange ideas stemming from a variety of viewpoints in an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equity. The department accomplishes its mission via effective recruitment and retention, training, ground-breaking clinical work, advancing research, community service, and innovative teaching, while demonstrating open and productive dialogue, advocacy, and support.

The faculty positions involve teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses that may be offered in-person and/or via distance education modalities. The ideal candidates will incorporate evidence-based pedagogy and innovative, high-impact teaching practices, and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of all students. The faculty members will collaborate with other department faculty and staff to ensure student success. The candidates' experience and expertise will serve to support and strengthen the department's mission.

The faculty positions are full-time 9-month appointments. There is potential for Summer and Winter session instructional opportunities.

Responsibilities include :

• Teach and/or level courses in the Psychology program. Additional courses within area(s) of specialization may be assigned based on department needs.
• Develop and maintain a productive program of research and scholarly activities involving students, and that includes research presentations, publications, and/or grant-seeking/grant-funded projects. This is necessary for tenure and promotion.
• Engage in academic advising of undergraduate students
• Serve the College, University, and the community through participation in various committees. This is necessary for tenure and promotion.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctorate in Psychology, Human Development, Neuroscience, or a closely related field/disciple. ABD will be considered - must be completed on or before August 2025
• Experience as the primary instructor teaching undergraduate and/or graduate Psychology course(s)
• Experience engaging in an active program of empirical research resulting in peer-reviewed publication(s)
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in research

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing flexible instructional design and delivery; and/or
• Ability to teach in both in-person and distance education modalities; and/or
• Experience implementing high-impact educational practices; and/or
• First authorship on recent peer-reviewed publication(s)

Special Instructions

Apply online at Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin in August 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must successfully complete the application, interview process, research presentation, and teaching demonstration to be considered as a finalist.

Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter - Identify the and/or courses prepared to teach.
• Curriculum vitae
• Up to three (3) reprints or preprints of published articles
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• List of three (3) references (Include name, email address, and phone number for each reference). Letter of recommendation will be solicited electronically.
• Diversity Statement (See below):

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
West Chester University has joined EAB's Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, clinical or therapy setting, or research environment(s)? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students that you have participated in? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical, prescription, dental and vision benefit plans. Medical and prescription drug coverage includes PPO health, prescription drug, and hearing coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage is offered at no cost to employees.

• The Healthy U Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .
Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
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Have you uploaded a cover letter - Identify the undergraduate and/or graduate courses prepared to teach?

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Have you uploaded up to three (3) reprints or preprints of published articles?

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Have you uploaded a statement of teaching philosophy?

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Have you uploaded a statement of research interests?

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Have you uploaded a list of three (3) references (Include name, email address, and phone number for each reference)? Letter of recommendation will be solicited electronically.

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Have you uploaded a Diversity Statement?

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