Open Rank Faculty, Psychology

Job Duties

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) psychology program at Athens State University invites applications for Open Rank Instructor of Psychology (Tenure-Track). Faculty at Athens State University support the University’s mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of our students and the university. This involves teaching effectiveness, scholarship, institutional service, and professional and community service.

DUTIES:

• Teach a variety of upper-division (junior/senior) courses in support of programs in psychology in a variety of formats (on-person, online, and hybrid courses).
• Develop, revise, and deliver courses that ensure quality and effective assessment.
• Work with and advise a range of students in psychology to assist them in achieving academic and career success.
• Engage in research/scholarship/professional development appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s).
• Maintain office and student contact hours.
• Serve on university, college, division, and psychology program committees and assist with accreditation efforts as needed.
• Participate in the recruitment activities of the psychology program, college, and university as appropriate.
• Assist in the proposal, development, and delivery of graduate psychology programs and certificate psychology programs.
• Assume any other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• An earned Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• Current standing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent professional licensure as recognized by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC).
• Ideal candidate will be qualified to teach a variety of courses according to their interest and expertise, such as, but not limited to: Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Drugs and Behavior, Human Growth and Development, and Tests and Measurements.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• The ideal candidate should also have experience and be ready to work with student internships and related career-development student activities.
• Experience in advising students through mental health services career options, especially in clinical and mental health counseling areas.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.