Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychological Science
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 23, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Other Education, Humanities, English & Literature, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychological Science
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Inclusive Excellence Statement
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About this Opportunity
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/faculty
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Psychological Science Department seeks a teacher-scholar with a strong record of teaching excellence to join our faculty. As a full-time contract faculty member, this individual will teach courses in the department and remain current in their specialty area. They are also asked to contribute to the professional life of the Department of Psychological Science and perform other duties as assigned by the department’s chair. The typical academic load for contract faculty in our department is 12 credit hours for teaching each semester, with the possibility of course overloads.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution; at least one semester of experience teaching psychology-related courses and/or serving as a teaching assistant for psychology-related courses.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate one or more of the following qualifications: doctoral degree in psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution; experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level in a psychology program or a closely related field; experience teaching courses, or a history of applied work or academic research, in a field of psychology that encompasses one or more of our department’s areas of academic/research concentration (bio/neuro, psychopathology/clinical, social/diversity, industrial/organizational, cognition/learning, development, and/or stats/research); and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Our department’s needs assessment indicates a strong preference for individuals with experience/potential to teach courses in industrial/organizational, diversity or bio/neuro psychology.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Psychological Science:700130
Department Information
Contract faculty contribute to Ball State’s mission through excellence in teaching and service to the university, its students, and the surrounding community. In the Department of Psychological Science, contract faculty contribute to the department’s mission by teaching courses in their area of expertise, including both general and specialized courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. The department works to provide access to resources to contract faculty for research or community engaged work. Contract (non-tenure line) faculty are highly valued and are active members of the department. Currently, the department is comprised of 35% contract faculty, who have an average of nearly 20 years of service. These faculty are eligible for promotion and merit raises, as well as full participation in the University’s affairs and benefits programs. The University has a history of promoting contract faculty and 75% of department contract faculty have been promoted. Many of the department’s contract faculty have been recognized for their excellence in teaching.
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-1690
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202200918F
Number of Vacancies
2
Desired Start Date
08/19/2022
Position End Date
Posting Date
06/23/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
07/21/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact Dr. Ben Gibbs, brgibbs@bsu.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement/Portfolio
- List of Courses Taught
- Inclusive Excellence Statement
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
- Doctorate Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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