"Visiting Instructor Psychology"

Job Details

Visiting Instructor Psychology

Job ID: 279657

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science with concentrations in Experimental Psychology and Behavior Analysis, and an APA-accredited PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology. This position will primarily involve teaching courses on the Statesboro Campus and online. Current faculty within the Department are engaged in the development of leading teaching techniques and highly innovative research pursuits and are highly collaborative and supportive of each other's teaching, research, and service goals.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Chair, the Visiting Instructor of Psychology will teach fifteen credit hours per semester, hold regular office hours, and participate in departmental meetings and activities. This is a one-semester appointment for the months of January 2025-May 2025. All visiting positions are non-tenure track appointments. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Earned master's or doctoral degree in psychology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in psychology, by January 1, 2025.

Ability to teach some combination of the following courses: Introduction to Psychology, Research & Analysis I (i.e., Introductory Statistics), Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Personality Psychology, Psychology of Human Sexuality, Health Psychology, Research & Analysis II (i.e., Research Methods), Principles of Learning, Behavior Modification, Child Developmental Psychology, Drugs & Behavior, Physiological Psychology, Animal Behavior, Comparative Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of college/university teaching experience in psychology or a related field.

Experience with the development and delivery of both online and traditional format courses.

Previous experience teaching one or more of the courses listed within Required Qualifications.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 2, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is January 1, 2025.

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: Dr. Ty W. Boyer

Email: tboyer@georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-5122