Asst. Professor - Psychology teaches courses in the discipline area of psychology. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Psychology provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Psychology typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Instructor, Psychology/Health Psychology
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The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a Psychology Instructor. The successful candidate should have an M.A. or Ph.D. specialization in Health Psychology awarded from a regionally accredited university prior to the August 16, 2023 start date and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Experience pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies and a demonstrated potential for service is desirable. Teaching responsibilities would include undergraduate courses such as Health Psychology, Research Methods, Principles of Psychology, and courses in the candidate's specialty area. Normal teaching load is four courses per semester.
This is a full-time on-campus position and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointment. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the campus community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate should have an M.A. or Ph.D. specialization in Health Psychology awarded from a regionally accredited university prior to the start date and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies and a demonstrated potential for service is desirable.
Application deadline: 3/6/2023
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button below, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload a cover letter addressing the responsibilities of the position, current curriculum vita or resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadline, and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and read more about the department at: https://www.uis.edu/psychology
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community
UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
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