Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology-Specialty Open

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology-Specialty Open
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Department of Psychology within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science at University of Incarnate Word seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology beginning August 2023 or January 2024, with specialty open, with interest in teaching and/or scholarship interest in substance use disorders. Position will teach in a variety of modalities with a majority of classes taught face-to-face and online instruction as necessary.
Full-time faculty at UIW are expected to teach four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring semester, as well as develop skills in serving various student populations including Latinx, veterans, first generation students, and others. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the American Psychological Association’s ethics code and the UIW Mission.
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you, as the employee, to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Benefits
Essential Functions
Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities.
  • Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Psychology consistent with the needs of the department. Note that full-time faculty are expected to be flexible, as course assignments are based on student and department needs, so multiple course preparations are to be expected.
  • Participate in curriculum development.
  • Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hours.
  • Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
  • Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
  • Comply with UIW Faculty Handbook processes and policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Effective instructional delivery; ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
  • Knowledge and skills to teach undergraduate courses in psychology.
  • Competence in the use of instructional technology.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in psychological science and related fields.
  • Demonstrated active research.
  • Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
  • Teaching, research, or service reflecting values of social/racial justice and/or Catholic social teachings.
  • Collaboration with or supervision of student research.
  • Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with department faculty, students, and those in other disciplines and innovate to support the mission of the University.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Earned Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited institution by assignment start date.
Required Work Experience
Experience with undergraduate teaching, community service, and research.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Specialty in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Community Clinical/Counseling Psychology.
  • Experience in teaching introductory and advanced courses in specialty area.
  • Training and interest in teaching about substance use disorders.
  • Training and interest in teaching statistics and research methods courses.
  • Experience and training in teaching online using a learning management system.
  • Experience teaching diverse student populations.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.
Work Hours
Typical for faculty at this rank.
Physical Demands
None specified.

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