Assistant Professor, Psychology
Company: Columbus State University
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new
ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They
challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those
passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With
exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field
experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty
and staff member is part of the educational process, actively
mentoring students and championing each new step in their
journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the
University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG
Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability,
and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our
institution.
CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement,
Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an
institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000
students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the
world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability
and value. The university strives to provide all students with an
exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative
to the core.
Department Information
Department of Psychology
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology at Columbus State University seeks
applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology. The start
date for this position is August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to
excellence in teaching and student success. Candidates will be
expected to teach introductory psychology courses as well as
upper-level courses in their specialty. Preference will be given to
candidates who can expand the department's course offerings related
to applied psychology. Candidates who can also teach statistics,
writing, or research methods will also receive additional
consideration. Candidates who have experience with a variety of
teaching methods, and have experience working with culturally
diverse groups, are preferred.
The normal teaching load is four classes per semester. Courses may
be taught during daytime and evening hours, using a variety of
modalities such as face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online in
certain circumstances.
Required Qualifications
Earned Ph.D. with specialization in psychology before the start
date of August 2025.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional expertise in applied areas, including but not limited to
social, health, or biological psychology is preferred but not
required.
Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and
full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all
academic work, and official transcripts must be presented before
campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the
ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular, a
minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:
All applications and required documents must be submitted using
Columbus State University's online employment site.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jonathan Meyers at
Meyers_jonathan@columbusstate.edu.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully
pass a background investigation to include reference checks and
verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other
additional requirements may be required based upon specific
position duties:
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide
proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary
coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates
trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide
an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality,
availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising
sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies
during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of
the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values
must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies
on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal
access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the
policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and
educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical
origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state
and federal laws.
Background Check
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