"Assistant Professor of Psychology (Sport & Performance) - IFO"

Job Description

The Psychology Program at Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology specializing in sport and performance psychology or health psychology. Position responsibilities include teaching a 24-credit course load per year (12 credits each semester), covering foundational areas of psychology related to sport and performance, along with required major courses and electives. The person in this position must have the necessary credentials (see minimum qualifications below) to teach General Psychology, Sport and Performance Psychology, Health Psychology, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences and other courses in their area of specialization. Duties also include student advising, contributing to student growth and development (both on campus and online), committee assignments, evaluating student performance, engaging in ongoing professional development, supervising student research, service to the University and community, and engagement with the broader Minnesota State College and University System.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology, with specialization in sport and performance psychology or health psychology or a closely related APA designated subfield (degree must be completed prior to start date).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching, including serving as primary instructor of record for at least one core psychology course.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations).
• Applied experience in sport and performance psychology or health psychology.
• Experience supervising undergraduate research and/or practicum/internship students.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and staff.
• Competence in instructional technology.
• Ability to contribute to the advancement of developing interdisciplinary programming, outreach, or applied research.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated abilities/competence in online instruction.

Required Documents

Transcript, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Teaching Philosophy, and sample syllabus/syllabi.

Other Considerations

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.

Telework: No