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Faculty - Assistant Professor - Psychology
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: A98433, A97483, A97632, A98331
Closing: 1/31/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: College of Humanities/Social Science
Position Announcement
The Department of Behavioral Science at Utah Valley University invites applications for five positions at the Assistant Professor level (tenure-track). The successful candidate will be able to teach at least one of the following courses (human sexuality, gender, research methods, statistics) or to develop courses related to human factors, quantitative psychology, or applied psychology in multiple modalities (face-to-face, online, or live stream). Candidates should have a thoughtful teaching philosophy incorporating engaged learning methods and be willing to refine their teaching based on feedback, training, or scholarship. In addition, candidates must be capable of mentoring students from first-generation, economically diverse, and diverse educational backgrounds.
Candidates should demonstrate a capacity to do research (as evidenced by publications) and continue research at UVU in ways that include undergraduates and a professional commitment to a specific subfield and staying current in scholarship and teaching as evidenced by recent scholarship, degree, or other training in relevant areas. Given recent department and university initiatives, we are especially interested in candidates who can offer our students greater diversity in training, successfully integrate DEI content and methods in their teaching, and whose scholarship contributes to our department's DEI efforts.
Other Requirements
Ph.D. in psychology or related field by position start date from a reputable institution (non-profit, accredited). Candidates must be willing to serve in department service roles (e.g., CE, assessment, subject pool coordination, course coordination, etc.) Finally, we seek colleagues with a history of demonstrating respect for students and colleagues both inside and outside the classroom.
Applications are accepted beginning (date of posting). Review of applications will begin on January 9th, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Submit (1) a vita, (2) unofficial transcripts, (3) teaching statement, and (4) research statement. References will be solicited at a later point in the hiring process.
About UVU
UVU provides accessible, equitable, and unique learning experiences and resources for students of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in higher education. Our psychology program values diverse perspectives and aims to teach students to demonstrate a critical understanding of the impact of societal inequality and oppression on psychological processes. The psychology faculty is composed of energetic, collaborative academics who actively mentor nearly 2,000 undergraduate majors in the context of their scholarly activities.
Utah Valley University and the psychology area are committed to cultural diversity in its people and programs. Our mission is inclusion-based and upheld by our university diversity, equity, and inclusion, Committee. In fact, our efforts were recognized with the Outstanding Member Institution award by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. We have multiple groups on campus that provide resources and programming for faculty, staff, and students around affinity, cultural, and ethnic groups. We encourage the applications of individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in academia.
UVU is a rapidly growing regional university of more than 40,000 students and located in Orem, Utah—about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. UVU is also near Utah's emerging cluster of tech companies and start-ups, the Silicon Slopes, which include notable companies such as Adobe, Cisco, Facebook, and more. Central Utah boasts fine restaurants and cultural events and access to world-class ski resorts, hiking, fishing, biking, and other outdoor activities. In addition, UVU is a 30-minute drive from the Sundance Film Festival. Nearby ski resorts include Alta, Brighton, Deer Valley, Park City, Snowbird, Solitude, and Sundance.
If you have questions about the position, please contact:
Acacia Overono, Ph.D.
Search Committee Co-Chair
Point of contact for search-related questions
email: acacia.overoye@uvu.edu
Jennifer Shubert, Ph.D.
Search Committee Co-Chair
email: jennifer.shubert@uvu.edu
Summary of Responsibilities
Workload expectations are teaching (80%), research (10%), and service (10%).
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements
Ph.D. in psychology or related field by position start date from a reputable institution (non-profit, accredited). Candidates must be willing to serve in department service roles (e.g., CE, assessment, subject pool coordination, course coordination, etc.) Finally, we seek colleagues with a history of demonstrating respect for students and colleagues both inside and outside the classroom.
Documents Needed To Apply
Submit (1) a vita, (2) unofficial transcripts, (3) teaching statement, and (4) research statement. References will be solicited at a later point in the hiring process.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Skills in engaged and inclusive instructional strategies and techniques.
- Effective interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Skills in modifying course content, developing original course content, and delivering course content in person,online, or in hybrid formats.
- Skills in conducting and disseminating original research in publication and presentation format.
- Skills in developing, leading, and maintaining committees and work groups.
- Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students and instruction.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to relate to students in and outside of the classroom.
- Ability to facilitate the growth and development of the program.
- Ability to maintain a spirit of collegiality with colleagues, students, and administrators even in stressful times.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/3830552/faculty-assistant-professor-psychology
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