Assistant Professor of Psychology (Open Area) - Tenure Track

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

MCLA is a small, nationally ranked, public liberal arts college committed to excellence in teaching and learning within a supportive and inclusive community. As a 2021 Top Ten Public College, classes are taught by faculty who care deeply about teaching and seeing their students thrive. MCLA is ranked 21st nationally as a Top Performer on Social Mobility with nearly 93% of our graduates securing competitive employment or accepted by some of the best graduate programs in the country. MCLA values a culture of undergraduate teaching and research that embraces high-impact educational practices across the curriculum, including internships, study away, and independent research. Located in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views, MCLA's North Adams campus benefits from a vibrant creative community and a booming regional economy.


Job Description:

The Department of Psychology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) invites applications for a full time (9 month) tenure track Assistant Professor position in Psychology (open area) beginning September 1, 2022. The successful candidate will have teaching and research expertise focusing on race, human sexuality, or gender through an intersectional lens, reflecting MCLA's ongoing commitment to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to the curriculum.

Responsibilities will include teaching courses in the candidate's field of expertise, Statistics, and Research Methods. Advising students, participating in committees, and mentoring of undergraduate research are also components of the position.


Requirements:

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field (Psy.D. and ABD candidates considered)
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and fostering undergraduate research
• Prior teaching experience is desirable

Additional Considerations:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Active participation in the shared governance process at departmental, specialized committees, and college-wide levels

Additional Information:

It is the policy of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by MCLA, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment at MCLA. MCLA is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") to not discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to each respective MCLA's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Christopher Hays
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer for Employees
Phone: (413) 662-5597
Email: christopher.hays@mcla.edu
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov


Application Instructions:

• The following materials will be accepted as expressions of interest:
• Cover letter addressing the required qualifications and additional considerations
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Document describing how applicant would contribute to MCLA's commitment to an anti-racist and socially just community
• Contact information for three references

Interested candidates must apply electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Review of applications will begin January 3rd, 2022, but additional applications may be considered until the position is filled.

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Located in the Berkshires, our area is known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our home town of North Adams is brimming with young, creative energy and the regional economy is booming as a result.

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