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Assistant Professor of Psychology

Employer
The University of Olivet
Location
Olivet, Michigan
Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Date posted
Feb 24, 2023

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Olivet College, a liberal arts college in south central Michigan with a long-standing commitment to inclusion and diversity, seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology to join a rapidly growing psychology program. The position is full-time, location-bound, and tenure track. The successful candidate will teach on-campus and/or online courses within the department, work with students in mentoring and advising, and assist students gain experiential learning to improve opportunities in pursuit of their post-graduation area of interest.  Instruction in both classroom and online formats will be expected.

Given the college’s commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive faculty, members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Requirements:   Earned doctorate in Psychology is required; ABD will be considered. The candidate is required to have demonstrated successful teaching at the undergraduate level. A history of collaborative work with other faculty members is preferred.  Experience teaching in-person and online preferred.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience in academic program innovation and development as well as demonstrated competence working with culturally diverse groups in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

Position Responsibilities:   Successful candidates are expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in psychology in both in-person and online formats.  Faculty responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, engaging in scholarly activities, departmental and college committee participation, assessment, program and curriculum development, and other services supporting the college and its mission. Candidates must bring the ability to create a positive learning experience for students, ability to facilitate and assess student learning and ability to engage in a passionate commitment to mentoring students in a collaborative and diverse environment.  Full-time faculty members teach 24 credit hours (or the equivalent) per year, with release time available for scholarship per the faculty member’s scholarship plan.

Starting Date:  August 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed.

Application Process:  Click on “Apply” to set up a profile and upload the following materials:

  1. Letter of application;
  2. Current resume or curriculum vitae with contact information for three references;
  3. One-page statement of your interest in and experience with working with a diverse population of students in a multi-ethnic environment;
  4. Statement of teaching philosophy and approach to the assessment of student learning;
  5. Transcript from the highest degree-granting institution related to the position (official or unofficial) and/or documentation of graduate coursework or relevant certification in the area of instruction; and
  6. Student evaluations (if available).

Offer of hire is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, completion of a background check, and verification of information submitted.  Applicants are required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form and provide required documentation.

About the College:  Olivet College was founded in 1844 as a college open to all regardless of race, gender, or ability to pay. The college’s faculty and staff continue its tradition of creating and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for students. The college is one of the most diverse private liberal arts institutions in the state of Michigan and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty, and staff. Students from underrepresented minorities constituted 26% of the fall 2022 student body, with over 15% of the student body identifying as African American. The student body is a mix of urban and rural students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, many of whom are first-generation college attendees. The college’s faculty and staff are committed to providing personalized, individualized attention for students who commit themselves to seeking academic and personal success.

 

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The University of Olivet’s mission is to provide an education that enriches lives intellectually, morally and spiritually to a diverse campus community. Having attained these qualities through their educational experiences at Olivet, our hope is that our graduates will embody the “divine art and science of doing good to others,” as stated by the University’s founding fathers in 1844.

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