Assistant Professor of Psychology

JOB TITLE:


Assistant Professor of Psychology


CLASSIFICATION:


Faculty


DIVISION:


Academic Affairs


DEPARTMENT:


Department of Psychology and Human Services


LOCATION:


Lincoln University, PA, Main Campus (This is an in-person position)


FLSA STATUS:


Exempt


REPORTS TO:


SALARY


Department Chair


PER CBA

OVERVIEW:

Lincoln University (LU), a historically Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university is one of the 4 state-related institutions within the Pennsylvania Higher Education System. The university enrolls over 2,000 students, employs more than 100 full-time faculty members, and offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, and selected graduate programs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Lincoln University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Psychology and Human Services. Preference will be given to applicants with a specialization in Educational and or Social Psychology. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduate students as well as a scholar with a dedicated research and publication agenda with evidence of thoughtful intellectual engagement with Psychology. Applicants skilled in contemporary pedagogical methods various teaching formats as well as interest in curricular development as well as outcomes assessments and program review are highly desirable. The successful applicant will also be expected to engage in research endeavors that would interest and involve undergraduate students as well as to participate in departmental and university initiatives and activities.

The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D./Terminal Degree by the hire date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Offer dynamic, engaging, and student-centered pedagogy utilizing up-to-date expertise in Psychology and the best pedagogical practices in Psychology.
• Will teach a normal load, typically four courses in-person a semester, including general education classes and other required and elective courses in the psychology major.

• Will be a contributing member of departmental and university required meetings and initiatives including departmental meetings events, course and curriculum development, and university-wide initiatives.
• Maintain active professional engagement and research, which are required for promotion and tenure consideration.
• Will share the University's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogy and be prepared to join an active cohort of faculty who teach undergraduate courses and advise/mentor students.

EDUCATION:

• A Ph.D./Terminal degree in Psychology completed by the time of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• Evidence of 1+ years of teaching at undergraduate level
• Proven agenda of research and professional engagement
• Communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring and motivating Psychology majors from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and actively participating in the department and broader university.
• Experience in course design, development, and assessment of student learning out comes.
• Experience utilizing LMS such as canvas and other software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a university campus environment. All classes are currently taught in-person and faculty are required to be present on campus to teach their courses. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All applications should be submitted through the online portal. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants must submit the following:

• A letter of application
• A current curriculum vita
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts [unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening].
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A research statement
• A diversity statement that discusses the incorporation of the principles of diversity into your teaching, research, and service
• Three [3] references or three [3] current and relevant letters of recommendation

Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture by fostering a dynamic community of faculty, administration, and staff