Assistant Professor, Psychology - Military Veterans

Job Description

The St. Cloud State University (SCSU) Psychology Department seeks applicants for a fixed-term position in psychology (specialization in human cognition preferred). The successful candidate must be prepared to teach undergraduate courses in Research Methods, and Experimental Psychology. They must also be able to teach at least three of the following undergraduate courses:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Human Cognition
• Statistics
• Cross Cultural Psychology
• A senior capstone option (Topical Seminar or History of Psychology), or other course as may suit the candidate and department.

To be considered for potential renewal for an additional year(s), the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Teach and/or perform assignments effectively
• Conduct scholarly research
• Continue preparation and study in the discipline
• Contribute to student growth and development
• Provide service to the university and community (IFO Article 22, Section B).

?Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online or hybrid and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in psychology with specialization in psychology from an accredited university prior to first date of employment.
• Documented successful college teaching experience in psychology (face-to-face and/or online).
• Evidence of research potential.
• Evidence of ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to teach courses both face-to-face and online (asynchronous).

Preferred Qualification

• Specialization in human cognitive psychology.
• Experience mentoring and working with students on research.
• Ability to teach other courses in the Department of Psychology curriculum.

Required Documents (Upload at Time of Application)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) professional references
• Unofficial transcript(s)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State?s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU?s It?s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system?s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121