Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology

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Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology

The Gupta College of Science and Department of Psychology at Coastal Carolina University invite applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. Successful candidates will have a background in an applied area of psychology such as applied behavior analysis, health psychology, clinical psychology, linguistics, sports psychology, or another closely related area. Successful applicants will be appointed to a full-time, nine-month position beginning in August 2025.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate with a background in an applied area of psychology such as applied behavior analysis, health psychology, clinical psychology, linguistics, sports psychology, or another closely related area (ABD will be considered if defense is completed by August 2025)
• A record of, or potential for, excellence in university teaching, research, and service
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentoring student research

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate teaching experience
• Experience mentoring student research
• A record of external funding for scholarly activities

The Gupta College of Science is the largest college within Coastal Carolina University with more than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The College offers a premier STEM education delivered by committed faculty from 7 different STEM departments. Our academic programs are based on a strong and distinctive liberal arts core, innovative and relevant STEM teaching strategies, and the integration of the nationally recognized high-impact practice (HIP) of experiential learning. The College offers 13 undergraduate degree programs, 15 focused concentrations that allow students to develop expertise alongside their degrees, as well as 18 minors and one certificate program. For those pursuing advanced studies, Gupta College presents two master's degree programs and one doctoral program.

The Department of Psychology currently has approximately 750 majors, accounting for approximately 25% of the majors for the Gupta College of Science and provides coursework for undergraduate students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, a minor in psychology, and concentrations in mental health, forensic psychology, and behavioral neuroscience.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Interested candidates should submit: a letter of application (outlining interest in the position with the specified qualifications and approach to teaching), current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable at this time), a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and contact information for least three (3) professional references. All information and material must be submitted electronically at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4588926 . Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Duties

1. Teaches Students in the Classroom and/or Laboratory.

2. Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

3. Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field, including the advancement of new theories and principles to improve educational effectiveness. Trains students in related research techniques.

4. Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual. Serves as the primary academic advisor for marine science students as assigned.