Assistant Professor (Teaching) 046867

Assistant Professor (Teaching) 046867

We are searching for an experienced Assistant Professor (Teaching) 046867 at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time (9 month) Assistant Professor (Teaching) position (non-tenure-track). We seek an active and engaged colleague with demonstrated professional and teaching interests within Psychology. Preferred candidates should be able to teach undergraduate statistics and one or more of our undergraduate core major courses which include research methods, learning and memory, perception, cognition, development, and health psychology. Course format is primarily face-to-face, however teaching load may also include hybrid and/or online courses. Teaching load is 4 and 4; this could include multiple sections of the same course. Candidates are also expected to participate in department committees and activities, as well as the following:

Teach face-to-face, hybrid and/or online courses in the Psychology undergraduate program. Courses could include Statistics, Learning and Memory, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology.

Assist program faculty and staff with student recruitment and retention initiatives, program assessment and other duties required to meet organizational needs.

Serve on departmental committees.

Other duties as assigned.

Unique Duties:

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Psychology or related field preferred. ABD or Master's degree with considerable professional experience will also be considered. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the academic community's diversity and excellence at Wayne State University.

Evidence of effective university teaching experience, including face-to-face instruction using best-practices in course design.

Preferred Qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary Department:

H1224 - Psychology

Employment Type: Regular Employee

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Hourly Rate:

Salary Minimum: TBD

Salary Hire Maximum: TBD

Working Conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job Openings: 1

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046867

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.