Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Penn State Harrisburg, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, invites applications for a tenure-line appointment as an Assistant Professor of Psychology to begin in Fall 2022. A doctorate in clinical psychology and licensure or license eligibility as a psychologist are preferred. An active program of research with potential for external funding is required. Preference will be given to candidates with neuropsychological or forensic psychology expertise. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, maintain an active research agenda, guide student research, and provide service. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate clinical courses and courses related to one's area of specialization. Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, along with a commitment to integrity, diversity, collaboration, and professional service. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented groups.

The Psychology Program at Penn State Harrisburg offers a BS in psychology and a graduate degree in Applied Clinical Psychology, which can fulfill the educational requirements for a licensure as a Master's-level therapist. The other graduate program that is under Social Sciences and Psychology is Applied Behavior Analysis.

Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, individual perspectives, and numerous other characteristics that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The administration, faculty, and staff of Penn State Harrisburg (PSH) take pride in the fact that PSH is one of the most diverse and inclusive campuses of Penn State University, and we are deeply committed to supporting a culturally, ethnically, and racially inclusive environment.

Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, near the city of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania. The College is easily accessible via interstate and rail routes from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York. Penn State Harrisburg has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students, including a broad, diverse, and non-traditional population and brings nationally accredited academic programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university to Pennsylvania's Capital Region. The College offers students the opportunity to earn baccalaureate degrees in 39 academic majors. As a graduate center, the College offers 28 master's degrees and 2 doctoral degree programs. To learn more about the College and the School of Behavioral Sciences, which is the home for the Sociology Program, please visit http://harrisburg.psu.edu" target="_blank">http://harrisburg.psu.edu and www.hbg.psu.edu/bsed.

To be considered, candidates must apply electronically on the Penn State job site at https://hr.psu.edu/careers and submit the following: a

• Cover letter of application specifically addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, including a statement of teaching and research interests
  
• Current curriculum vitae
  
• Names and contact information for three professional references
  

This position requires the successful completion of standard background checks in accordance with University policy.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Senel Poyrazli at poyrazli@psu.edu.



Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Harrisburg/Assistant-Professor-of-Psychology_REQ_0000021399-2

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