What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychology Faculty position at Indiana Institute of Technology?
At Indiana Tech, we excel at educating students from all walks of life, for all kinds of meaningful work. We are a truly inclusive community of learners, ensuring that students are supported, inspired, and empowered to maximize their professional prospects, advance in their careers, and improve their lives and the lives of others.
Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication, and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.
Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique, vibrant, and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Indiana Institute of Technology is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that belonging, diversity, and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success in educating students to become global citizens. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for a full-time, faculty position in Psychology within the College of Arts and Sciences. This may be a tenure-track or a Professor of Practice position. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our students' academic and professional growth while being part of a dynamic and inclusive academic community.
This twelve-month teaching position involves teaching the equivalent of four full semester courses per academic year, with opportunities to teach both in-person and online. Work with a purpose! The life-changing work we do at Indiana Tech requires a true team effort. This is what drives us!
As a full-time faculty member in Psychology at Indiana Institute of Technology, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our students' academic journey. You will be responsible for teaching courses each academic year, with the exciting opportunity to also teach graduate courses both in-person and online. Your role will involve developing innovative curriculum and course materials that foster professional and scholarly interactions with students. Beyond teaching, you will mentor students, guiding them toward academic success and career readiness. Your active participation in course and program-level learning assessments, campus committees, departmental meetings, recruiting, and quality improvement initiatives will be crucial in maintaining and enhancing the educational standards of our programs. You will create a supportive and engaging learning environment that embraces diversity and promotes student success.
Candidates who hold a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution will be considered for this role. You must have college-level teaching experience and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Proficiency in using technology effectively in teaching, including platforms such as Canvas, Microsoft Office, and TEAMS, is required. Indiana Tech is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We recognize and reward the dedication and expertise of our faculty with a comprehensive and competitive compensation package. This includes a robust 10% retirement contribution, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and ample professional development opportunities to support your ongoing growth and success. Additionally, we offer a full benefits package that includes tuition remission for your spouse and dependents, ensuring that your family can also benefit from the world-class education we provide. Join us at Indiana Tech, where your professional and personal well-being are our priorities.
Application materials must include a cover letter, vitae, and transcripts. Applicants must be prepared to write a response to the mission and diversity statement of Indiana Tech. Faculty are expected to provide official transcripts upon hire.
