Assistant Professor of Psychology-Behavioral/Neuroscience (Tenure-Track)

Assistant Professor of Psychology-Behavioral/Neuroscience (Tenure-Track)

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Position Summary


Assistant Professor of Psychology-Behavioral/Neuroscience (Tenure-Track)

The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology, with a specialty in Behavioral Neuroscience or related field tenure-track, beginning August 2022. Full-time faculty atUIWare expected to teach four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring semester.The successful candidate will teach psychology in a variety of modalities, including some online instruction as necessary.Additional duties and responsibilities include scholarship, service, and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the American Psychological Association's ethics code and theUIWMission. Full-time faculty are expected to develop skills in serving various student populations including Latinx, veterans, first generation students and others.

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

JOB DUTIES
In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with theUIWMission. Full-time faculty are expected to be flexible and course assignments are based on student and department needs, so multiple preps are to be expected.

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Psychology consistent with the needs of the department.
  
• Participate in curriculum development.
  
• Advise students and providing individual help to students during weekly office hours.
  
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
  
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  REQUIREMENTS
  Earned Doctorate in Psychology or closely related field by August 1, 2022.The successful candidate will have experience with undergraduate teaching, community service, and research.
  
  KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
  
• Knowledge to teach undergraduate courses in psychology;
  
• Competence in the use of instructional technology;
  
• Desire to collaborate with department faculty and students and those in other disciplines and innovate to support the mission of the University;
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in psychological science and related fields;
  
• Demonstrated active research program;
  
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  Quicklink to Apply to Posting UN534PO: https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/17647
  
  BENEFITS
  UIW Offers Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave. Employer-Paid Life/AD&D Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance. Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (403B). UIW Tuition Waiver, Tuition Exchange Program. Employee Assistance Program, Free Membership to Wellness Center, and more!
  EOE
  UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion.
  
  
  Essential Functions
  Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.
  
  Full-time faculty are expected to be flexible and course assignments are based on student and department needs, so multiple preps are to be expected.
  
  

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Psychology consistent with the needs of the department.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Advise students and providing individual help to students during weekly office hours.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge to teach undergraduate courses in psychology;
• Competence in the use of instructional technology;
• Desire to collaborate with department faculty and students and those in other disciplines and innovate to support the mission of the University;
• Demonstrated proficiency in psychological science and related fields;
• Demonstrated active research program;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Earned Doctorate in Psychology or closely related field by August 1, 2022.

Required Work Experience
The successful candidate will have experience with undergraduate teaching, community service, and research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty in behavioral neuroscience or related fields.
• Experience in teaching introductory and advanced courses in the specialty.
• Training and interest in teaching introductory and advanced statistics and research methods courses.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Experience and training in teaching online using a learning management system, particularly Canvas.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Teaching, research, or service reflecting values of social/racial justice and/or Catholic social teachings.
• Bilingual Spanish-English skills are a plus.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Typical of tenure-track.

Physical Demands
None specified.

Posting Number: UN534PO
Job Type:
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2022
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean of College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Open Date: 10/16/2021
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Complete the UIW online faculty application. In order to be considered a candidate upload:

(1) Cover letter that addresses why you are the best-qualified candidate for this position in terms of your expertise and experiences. Your letter should also address specifically how you will actively promote and participate in UIW’s mission and values.

(2) A current Curriculum Vitae (with the names and contact information for three current references).

(3) Teaching philosophy: A statement about your teaching philosophy that describes principles, practices, or experiences that inform the way you teach; include strategies that address diversity and social justice.

(4) A statement about your current, pending and future research, including potential research projects for undergraduate students.

(5) A copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts and other support materials will be requested at a later date).

(6) Student evaluations, if available.

Review of applications begins in January 2022. Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/17647

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion.

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