Instructor or Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences

Freed-Hardeman University • Henderson, TN

90d

About The Position

As a faculty member in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, the assistant professor or associate professor in this position is responsible for teaching Behavioral Science courses consistent with the faculty’s background, training, and experience, including courses within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, the Doctorate of Behavioral Health program, and/or the undergraduate departmental programs. The faculty member is also responsible for engaging in scholarly activity and conducting committee work as assigned. The faculty member should hold a master’s in a behavioral sciences field and preferably hold a doctorate and an independent-level licensure as a mental health professional (i.e. LCSW, LPC/MHSP, etc.).

Requirements

• Active member in good standing of church of Christ.
• Applicants are required to hold an earned master’s degree in the Behavioral Sciences (a doctorate is preferred).
• State licensure preferred.
• Experience in teaching at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other faculty, staff members, and students.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Evidence of prior scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and learning is preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing scholarship is required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses within the Behavioral Sciences Department with a total load of up to twenty-seven hours per academic year (approximately 7-9 courses per year depending upon the blend of graduate and undergraduate courses assigned).
• Participates in student recruitment and promotion.
• Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to program assessment.
• Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week for student availability.
• Schedules administrative time for classroom preparation.
• Engages in scholarly research or other creative achievement activity.
• Serves on university committees as assigned.
• Conducts servant-leadership in the community.
• Abides by all University policies governing behavior and in fulfillment of job requirements.
• Performs temporary duties as assigned to maintain operations and services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree