Job Description:
The Departments of Psychology and of African and
African American Studies (AAAS) at Louisiana State University
anticipate filling a tenure‐track position at the Assistant
Professor level to begin in the Fall of 2022. The appointment
will be 51% in Psychology and 49% in AAAS. The departments are
committed to intentional and ongoing engagement with diversity,
equity, and inclusion, and recognize the intellectual value of
doing so for the science and the practice of psychology. The
Assistant Professor position will advance the departments’
commitments to increasing diversity in their faculty
and promoting diversity in teaching, research, and service
missions. The faculty member should conduct research that
contributes to Behavioral Health/Health Equity within the
Psychology department’s Clinical or School specializations.
We
seek scholars specializing in the application of psychological
theory and methods to understand health equity and disparities in
African Americans.
Duties will include developing and maintaining an
active research agenda, teaching both undergraduate and graduate
courses, mentoring doctoral students, and contributing to the
service missions of the departments.
Please contact the co-chairs of the search committee,
Dr. Jas Sullivan (
jamsulli@lsu.edu) or Dr. Amy Copeland
(
copelan@lsu.edu) with questions. More
information about the Department of Psychology at LSU can be found
at:
https://www.lsu.edu/hss/psychology/.
More information about the Department of AAAS at LSU can be found
at:
https://www.lsu.edu/hss/aaas/.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in
Psychology and a sufficient research record to demonstrate a
potential to develop a nationally-recognized research program in
behavioral health/health equity in the Departments of Psychology
and AAAS.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference
will be given to candidates who study topics that advance
knowledge, practice, or policy related to serving diverse and
historically underserved populations. Eligibility for
licensure as a psychologist in Louisiana, national certification as
a school psychologist, or board certification as a behavior analyst
is preferred.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience. LSU and the Department of Psychology are
firmly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty; thus,
women and those from underrepresented groups are especially
encouraged to apply. An offer of employment is contingent on a
satisfactory pre-employment background check. Review of
applications will begin December 1st, 2021 and will remain open
until filled.
LSU is committed to diversity and is an
equal opportunity/equal access employer.
Louisiana State University is one of the nation’s
premier public land-, sea, and space-grant institutions, and is
recognized as a “Very High Research Activity (R1) institution”
under the Carnegie Classification system. LSU maintains high levels
of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence,
offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. The University
is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence,
its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its
beautiful campus. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the second largest
city in Louisiana, which enjoys a thriving and diverse
community.
Special Instructions:
Application materials, including vita, cover letter, description
of research program (Other Document 1), sample of scholarly writing
(Other Document 2), evidence of teaching excellence (Other Document
3), and statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to
diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research,
professional activities, and/or service (Other Document 4) should
be attached to the electronic application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application
(if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to
hire.
Three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed (preferred) to
Dr. Amy Copeland (copelan@lsu.edu) or sent by postal mail to Dr.
Amy Copeland, 236 Audubon Hall, Department of Psychology, Louisiana
State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of
employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment
background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding
benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including
health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending
accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays;
wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions;
training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and
more!
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich
the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and
are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and
professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively
seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse
backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU
is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s
Diversity Statement and
Roadmap. Persons
needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of
materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the
Office of Human Resource Management (
hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human
Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed
HR@lsu.edu