Full-time Faculty Position – Psychology & Human Services Online

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Remote, OREGON
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Apr 2024

Job Title: Full-time Faculty Position – Psychology & Human Services Online

Reporting Relationship: Chair, Department of Behavioral and Health Sciences, National and Global

Unit: National & Global

Department: School of Integrated Health

Campus Location: Online/Remote

Summary of Position:    This full-time Psychology and Human Services faculty position in the School of Integrated Health (SIH) in the College of Adult and Professional Studies will educate adult learners through teaching in an online modality. The faculty member will serve as an integral part of a team approach to provide the academic experience for these psychology and human services programs, as well as teach, administrate, and develop curriculum as necessary. Full-time faculty members are also expected to provide University related service and a commitment to scholarship through active involvement in research. Successful candidates must be committed to a Christ-centered approach to education and comfortable with the Wesleyan theological perspective.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as full-time faculty for the Division of Behavioral and Health Sciences 
  • Teach in the Psychology and Human Services programs
  • Assist with student issues 
  • Develop curriculum for assurance of highest quality 
  • Mentor and evaluate adjunct faculty 
  • Evaluate student work through timely and meaningful feedback 
  • Participate in scholarly activities related to his/her scope of discipline 
  • Serve on School, College, and University-related committees as requested 
  • Travel to the main campus in Marion, IN, for faculty meetings and commencement ceremonies 
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chair of Behavioral and Health Sciences 

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

  • Doctorate in Psychology, Human Services, or closely related field is preferred
  • ABD candidates will be considered
  • The candidate must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution

Experience

  • Two (2) years of post-master’s degree practice experience

Required Skills

  • Demonstrated online teaching proficiency
  • Demonstrated ability for research and scholarly activities
  • Demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse populations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Teaching experience in an online environment
  • Demonstrate strong technology skills for providing academic instruction
  • Experience teaching a broad age-range of adults successfully
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with other faculty, administrators, and staff
  • Have the ability to conceptualize and write curriculum
  • Possess strong organizational leadership skills
  • Demonstrated, active affiliation with State and/or National organizations in Psychology or Human Services
  • Demonstration of an active, growing Christian faith

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

 



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