The Department of Psychology at Indiana University Kokomo invites applications for a full time, 10-month, Assistant Professor of Psychology position beginning August 1, 2024. Information about the department and our facilities can be found at http://iuk.edu/humanities-and-social-sciences/psychology/. The successful candidate will teach General Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and other courses in the biological bases of psychology. The ability to teach courses in Sensation and Perception and/or Drugs and the Nervous System, as well as supervise undergraduate research is desirable, as is experience supervising undergraduate research and experience using teaching technologies. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester; establishing and maintaining an active, productive research program on a small liberal arts campus; engaging undergraduate students in research; contributing to the assessment of the psychology major and student learning outcomes; and engaging in campus initiatives to increase retention and enrollment, as well as being active in service to the department and engaging in service to the campus as a whole.
One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 50,000. Committed to student success and community engagement, the campus serves approximately 3,000 students from a 14-county area in north central Indiana. IU Kokomo has approximately 260 full-time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo can be accessed at http://www.iuk.edu.
Indiana University Kokomo seeks faculty skilled at working with members of diverse cultures and committed to preparing students to be engaged members of an increasingly diverse society. Indiana University Kokomo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.
Requirements include a doctoral degree in psychology or a closely related field, such as behavioral neuroscience (ABD candidates will be considered), teaching experience at the undergraduate college level, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in student-centered learning and collaboration. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest and/or experience in developing and teaching online and hybrid courses.
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20368. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Kathryn Holcomb, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair. Dr. Holcomb can be reached at kmholcom@iuk.edu or (765) 455-9452.
