What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Psychology position at Wilkes University?
Wilkes University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Psychology to begin August 2024. We seek a candidate whose area of expertise will add to the existing strengths of our faculty. Preference will be given to individuals with a focus in the areas of clinical/counseling psychology, or an applied area of psychology including I/O, cultural psychology, community psychology, or sports psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an array of undergraduate classes that will include courses in their specialty area, as well as other courses needed by the department, such as Research Methods, Senior Capstone Courses, and Introductory Psychology. The typical teaching load is 21 credits over two semesters (3-4 load). Please note that this search has been extended from a previous posting.
The Department of Psychology consists of six-full-time faculty who are student and teaching focused. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate teaching and can provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The new faculty member will also be expected to develop an active research program involving undergraduate students, advise undergraduate students, and perform university and professional service. Preference will be given to candidates who embrace the University's culture of developing mentoring relationships. A Ph.D. in psychology at the time of appointment is required. ABDs will be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2024. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Psychology is the largest major within the College of Arts and Sciences and is one of the most popular majors at Wilkes University. We also have a very active Psychology Club and chapter of Psi Chi. We highly value undergraduate student-faculty research, and faculty regularly present with undergraduate student co-authors at regional and national conferences.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of course evaluations (if available), graduate transcripts, and research statement. Please also include a statement that covers the following three elements: teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and diversity. Additionally, please arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly from each author to: Ms. Andrea Rizzo (andrea.rizzo@wilkes.edu), Administrative Assistant for the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.
