Assistant or Associate Professor of Human Development and Educational Psychology in the Division of

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Human Development and Educational Psychology program is pleased to announce a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position for our undergraduate minor, M.A., Ed.S., and Ph.D. programs. Faculty members are expected to make contributions in teaching, research, and service. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring student researchers, and developing an active research program including publishing in high-impact scholarly journals. Teaching assignments will be made based on professional and academic background and the needs of the Division; this includes graduate-level research and statistics courses and both graduate- and undergraduate-level human development and educational psychology courses, and other courses as assigned.                                                                                                                                   QUALIFICATIONS: Requires an earned doctorate completed by August 22, 2022, in Educational Psychology, Human Development, Educational Research, Family Studies, Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field. Applicants must show evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, research leading to publication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional service. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in research methodology and/or statistics, evidence of the ability to sustain a focused area of research through grant-writing and other activities, and collaboration and mentoring skills. Research interests should align with one of our areas of specialization: human development or educational psychology. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.   SALARY/COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. This is a nine-month, tenure-track appointment with possibilities of summer employment.   APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Available online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/                   Inquiries should be directed to Lisa Newland, chair of the search committee at lisa.newland@usd.edu.    APPLICATION  DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin December 27, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.    THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA: The University of South Dakota is the flagship university for the state of South Dakota, and the home to South Dakota’s only medical and law schools. USD is a comprehensive, liberal arts, public, high-research-activity institution with an enrollment of over 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the School of Education, School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. USD is located in Vermillion, SD, which offers a small-town feel with access to the amenities of a larger city, making it a perfect place for individuals to find work-life balance. Vermillion is nestled along the Missouri River and offers a variety of arts, culture, outdoor, and heritage activities, including the National Music Museum. It is located within easy driving distance of Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, and Omaha, NE.  The University of South Dakota is accredited by NCA and HLC.    SCHOOL OF  EDUCATION: The School of Education is organized into five basic Divisions: Counseling and Psychology in Education; Curriculum and Instruction; Teacher Residency and Education; Educational Leadership; and Kinesiology and Sport Management. The Education unit is accredited/approved by CAEP, CACREP, NASP, and the South Dakota Department of Education.   DIVISION OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY IN EDUCATION: The Human Development and Educational Psychology program is housed within the Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education, which is also home to accredited graduate programs in School Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, and School Counseling. Faculty in the Human Development and Educational Psychology program teach coursework taken by students from all five divisions across the School of Education.   The University of South Dakota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students.      Diversity and inclusiveness are values that are embraced and practiced at the University of South Dakota. Candidates who support these values are encouraged to apply.   Inquiries should be directed to Lisa Newland, chair of the search committee at lisa.newland@usd.edu.