"Psychology Faculty"

Job Summary

Nature of work: Chadron State College is seeking a Psychological Sciences faculty member who is broadly trained in psychology and will create a student-centered learning environment across many instructional modalities. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses as across the discipline as assigned by the Dean and will support students through instruction, advising, and mentoring. The faculty member participates in the department and the institution’s communities of learners to foster a culture of inquiry, critical self-reflection, evidence-based decision making, and a learner-centered environment.

Essential Duties

1. Contribute to students' academic growth and development, which includes all of the following.
   • Teaching, which includes but is not limited to the following:
     1. Have knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
     2. Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
     3. Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
     4. Maintain respect for the student and the student's posture as a learner
     5. Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
     6. Organize course presentations through short-term and long-range outcomes
     7. Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
     8. Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles
     9. Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
     10. Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
     11. Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
     12. Encourage student to think for themselves
     13. Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class
     14. Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
     15. Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours
     16. Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
     17. Be fair in examinations and grading
     18. Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
     19. Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content.
     20. Participate in program review and updating requirements
   • Advising students, which includes but is not limited to the following:
     1. Be knowledgeable about college policies and program requirements
     2. Help students plan programs of study
     3. Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources
     4. Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies
     5. Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
     6. Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees
     7. Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities
2. Professional achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity will vary according to the field, examples of which may include the following:
   • Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment
   • Give scholarly and/or creative presentations, workshops or performances
   • Produce scholarly and/or creative materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art
   • Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty member
   • Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned
   • Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field
   • Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
   • Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty.
3. Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline in ways other than teaching that contribute to the work of the College vary from individual to individual. Service to the college and community, and profession related to the professional assignment includes the following:
   • Participate in campus and community presentations
   • Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and initiatives
   • Take an active role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and as assigned
   • Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and department
   • Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities
   • Provide leadership in professional organizations and/or good citizenship in the community at large
   • Foster and sustain collegial relations with campus, community and profession

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned by Dean

About Us

Founded in 1911, Chadron State College (CSC) sits nestled against the northern slope of northwest Nebraska’s beautiful Pine Ridge. With its roots in teacher education, CSC has evolved into a comprehensive college offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through on-campus and online courses in a variety of fields of study. CSC takes pride in being financially and academically accessible to a student population of more than 2,200. The College values diversity and inclusion in people and thought. Chadron State College seeks to harness impactful experiences and outcomes for its students and recognizes that student engagement and learning is a primary component of its mission. While the College serves students from around the globe, CSC retains a special commitment to serve the residents and needs of Nebraska’s High Plains region through education, research, and public service programs. CSC has a significant cultural and economic component to its regional role, working creatively to ensure access to quality educational offerings. A strong sense of community, resilience to adversity, and a practical approach have embodied the character of the College and region for more than a century. Chadron State College is one of three institutions that comprise the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). Combined with Peru State and Wayne State Colleges, the three colleges serve nearly 9,000 students and offer more than 200 degree, certificate, and pre-professional programs. The open-enrollment institutions partner with the rural communities they serve to provide an engaging, personalized, and rewarding college experience for undergraduate and graduate students. The NSCS is committed to providing a high-quality education that is affordable and accessible to all students.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology. Terminal degree is required for tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

An earned Doctorate or ABD in Psychology. Experience in teaching and in research/scholarship, and experience in effectively using technology to facilitate student learning and expand student access. Knowledge of program assessment.

Compliance Requirements

Other Compliance: Successful background records check required. On campus teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please include Cover Letter, Resume or CV, Transcripts and References.