Professor of Psychology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 21 credit hours per academic year (undergraduate and graduate courses)
• Provide comprehensive academic advising
• Actively participate in University, School, and Department committees
• Actively participate in the accreditation process
• Actively participate in program assessment, curriculum development, and grant writing
• Actively develop scholarship (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
• Other duties and university service may be assigned by the Dean, within the scope of the Faculty Handbook

Education and Experience

• Minimum Doctoral Degree in Psychology, Counselor Education, or a closely related field
• ABD candidates with documented progress toward completion may be considered

Preferred Licensure

• Must be a licensed or license-eligible as a Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Counselor or K-12 School Counselor

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must possess high integrity and ethical standards
• Must have the ability to create and facilitate a meaningful learning environment
• Demonstrate a willingness to teach a variety of psychology and counseling psychology courses in a diverse educational setting
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced skills in the use of computer software applications (i.e., Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, & SPSS) and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas) and the internet
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret data and prepare reports
• Knowledge and experience in using common office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers

Physical Requirements

• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills
• Must have finger dexterity
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand

Other Requirements

• Attend meetings and provide service as required for the program, school, university and area committees and work groups
• This is a full-time, exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required
• Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Dean
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University
• Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner

Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.