Assistant Professor - Department of Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at The Citadel invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology. The specialization is open, with a preference given to Experimental Psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to actively engage undergraduate students in their research program. The Citadel is a highly-ranked public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina, known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Psychology Department supports and advances these values, and candidates who can contribute to this mission are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Doctorate in an experimental area of psychology or related discipline (ABD candidates will be considered).
- Demonstrated research potential.
- Willingness to maintain a productive research program that incorporates undergraduate students.
- Evidence of teaching experience and instructional effectiveness at the post-secondary level (preferred).
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in Experimental Psychology.
- Ability to teach core undergraduate courses in the program (Introduction to Psychological Science, Psychological Statistics, Research Design/Experimental Psychology).
- Ability to teach elective courses in areas such as Social Psychology, Sports Psychology, Health Psychology, Neuroscience, etc.
- Candidates that can speak to and add to the mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate courses based on the candidate’s specialization.
- Teaching Research Methods at the graduate level for Master’s students in School Psychology and Clinical Counseling programs.
- Teaching core undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Psychological Science, Psychological Statistics, and Research Design/Experimental Psychology.
- Teaching elective courses in the candidate’s area of specialization (e.g., Social Psychology, Sports Psychology, Health Psychology, Neuroscience, etc.).
- Maintaining an active and productive research program.
- Supervising undergraduate student research.
- Engaging in service initiatives across the program, department, college, community, and/or professional levels.
- Contributing to program-related activities as needed.
- Serving as a positive role model for undergraduate and graduate students.
Benefits
- Generous support for faculty research and professional travel from The Citadel Foundation.
- Summer teaching opportunities may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
