Assistant Teaching Professor- Psychology

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Job # 075168 Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor- Psychology Location Main Campus- Syracuse Pay Range Commensurate w/ Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours

determined by department chair

Job Type Full-time Rank Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description

The Department of Psychology at Syracuse University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of assistant teaching professor beginning August 2021. The initial appointment may be for up to three years, and is renewable dependent on program need and instructor performance. The candidate in this position must be able to teach a variety of large sections of psychology courses. The ability to teach introductory psychology is strongly preferred. In addition, the candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses related to developmental, social, or cognitive psychology. Further, candidates should have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members. The successful candidate will demonstrate or have the potential to demonstrate excellence in both pedagogy and teaching. As with all faculty positions, there is an expectation to engage in service in the department, college, and university and to advise students.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field.

Job Specific Qualifications

The candidate must have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize his/her effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

The successful candidate will –
1. Teach three courses in the fall and spring semesters;
2. Participate in curriculum maintenance, development, and assessment within the department;
3. Engage in committee work and service activities in the department, college, and university.

Responsibilities

The assistant teaching professor will be expected to teach in the classroom; to meet with students during scheduled office hours; to prepare and grade assignments and examinations; to contribute to the design, syllabi, and organization of departmental course offerings; and to know applications and development of pedagogy in the field.

This appointment may carry administrative duties that include activities such as producing teaching methodologies and materials, and training others in instructional methods and design.

Additionally, this appointment is expected to participate in routine service to the department, college, and the University.

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Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions

Applicants must complete a brief online faculty application. On this form, they will attach electronic copies of their curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching interests and experience; a statement of how their teaching, service, and/or research supports diversity, inclusion, and equity; an example of a syllabus and assignment, and a cover letter. Three letters of recommendation are required. Detailed instructions for uploading confidential recommendation letters into the system will be sent to references identified in the application.

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/84231 Job Posting Date 01/29/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled No Priority Consideration 03/15/2021 Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants