Visiting Scholar - Psychology

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Visiting Instructor - Psychology

Campus Title
Visiting Scholar - Psychology

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
Psychology

Faculty Sub-Type
FT Faculty

Salary Level
No Response

Salary Range
$65,000

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Full-Time

If Part-Time, enter FTE:

Is this a temporary position?
Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date:
05/31/2027

Position Summary

The SUNY Cortland Psychology Department is accepting applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship beginning in Fall 2025. This position is offered as part of the Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) program designed to advance two goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing ideas of diversity, equity and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipelines for retention and support of these candidates. Throughout the fellowship, the successful candidate will receive mentoring on how to thrive as a faculty member at a comprehensive college, balancing the demands of teaching, research and service. Upon completion of the two-year fellowship, the candidate will have the opportunity to be considered for a tenure-track position.

The Psychology Department at SUNY Cortland offers a B.A. and B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Psychology, a minor in Psychology in Schools, and a minor in Forensic Psychology. Our typical class size is 30, while class sizes in upper division labs and capstone courses tend to be around 12-20. We currently have over 300 Psychology majors and 15 full-time faculty with a typical teaching load of 3 courses per semester. Our program is aligned with the American Psychological Association ( APA ) guidelines for undergraduate psychology majors. Faculty have access to modern research and teaching facilities. The department is housed in the original, historically renovated Old Main building. SUNY Cortland aims to attract faculty members who can contribute to a campus that embraces diversity, practices inclusion, and fosters a supportive environment for all individuals.

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Salary Determination

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach a reduced load of 12 credits per year (6 credits per semester) for the

duration of the two-year program. The teaching load will include the opportunity to teach at least one course per year which addresses equity and inclusion as part
of its content.

• Maintain regular office hours and provide advising and mentoring of students in support of an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

Scholarship/Research:

• Develop an active research agenda in a field related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Service:

• Regularly engage in service to the department, school, college and community

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

- Reports to the academic department chair
- Works closely with department faculty

Required Qualifications

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship;
• Have a PhD in Psychology from an accredited institution completed prior to the start date (Fall 2025)
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service, or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in research addressing inequalities, background working with or supporting marginalized groups, research interests in the fields of indigenous psychologies, decolonizing psychology, critical approaches to psychology, with a commitment to promoting inclusivity, equity and social justice.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination laws.

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F23077

Review Start Date
02/07/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Documents Required to Apply:
In addition to a cover letter, CV, and Statement of Teaching Philosophy, we ask that you submit:

One document that includes the following:
Essay : An essay of 750 words or less to respond to the following: “Please describe how you’ve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.”

Research Statement: Statement outlining your research plan for the next two years.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9490
Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents