Assistant Professor of Psychology (Diversity)

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Diversity)

Department of Psychological Science

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology faculty position in the Department of Psychological Science to begin August 2023.

The area of specialization is Diversity, and high priority will be given to those who can teach courses related to their specialization (e.g., Ethnic Minority Psychology, Psychology of Gender) and research methods and/or statistics.

Strong scholarship, along with a commitment to excellence in teaching and engagement, is expected of all faculty members in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU.

The Department of Psychological Science at Kennesaw State University is seeking applicants with a demonstrated record of impactful, applied research in the area of diversity, broadly defined, teaching excellence, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Faculty are expected to teach undergraduate courses in their area of specialization, as well as courses that are part of the required core in the psychology major. Workload is negotiable based on research agenda and commitment to extramural funding. Faculty in the department have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, mentorship, and creating inclusive learning environments for students with diverse backgrounds. Service to the department, college, university, and/or profession is expected.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Faculty in the Department teach in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Required Qualifications Include

• An earned terminal degree/doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in psychology or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in psychology is required by August 1, 2023.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarship within the discipline and diversity.
• A record of effective university teaching.
• Evidence of promoting student success.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Experience teaching a culturally and an ethnically diverse community.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Experience teaching in different modalities (i.e., face-to-face, online, hybrid).

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 251307.

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.