Job Details
Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor, Psychology (Tenured/Tenure Track)
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts a requisite number of classes; Teaches assigned subjects
- Provides guidance and supervision to students
- Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning and research
- Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/her subject(s)
- Participates in departmental meetings and holds scheduled office hours
- Maintains equipment in the laboratory, makes arrangements for laboratory practical sessions, and provides materials to students
- Provides academic support to other faculty members
- Serves on departmental and University committees, as assigned
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology or related field
Minimum Experience
Five (5) years' teaching experience at the college or university level. Postdoctoral experience, with strong evidence of excellence in research and teaching desired
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of Psychology Education Standards
- Demonstrates integrity
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
- Strong time management skills
- Passion for teaching and engaging with students
- Skilled in mentoring students
- Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegial environment conducive to teamwork and students' high level of learning
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.
Organization
Institutional Statement
Alcorn State University is a premier comprehensive land-grant university that develops diverse students into globally-competitive leaders and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships which benefit the surrounding communities, states, nation and world.
Alcorn State University is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, bachelor's, master's and education specialist degrees.
