Assistant Professor, Psychology

Position Title Assistant Professor, Psychology Tenure Status Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 096611 Department Psychology - 250800 Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek applicants in any area of psychology with an established record of research related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate can affiliate with any of our four graduate programs: Clinical PsyD, Experimental Psychology MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resources Management MA, or School Psychology MA/SSP. Minimum qualifications include:

• PhD in Psychology - ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire.
• Established program of research on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated record of teaching experience.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) We seek candidates who are engaged in research topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate education, including research mentorship, and an interest in establishing pedagogical and research collaborations within and outside the department. License/Certification Required N/A Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Psychology has 37 full-time faculty members (30 tenure-track) and serves more than 1,400 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students across four graduate programs: Experimental Psychology MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management MA, School Psychology MA/SSP, and Clinical Psychology PsyD. The department is dedicated to the mission and strategic plan of the university and to creating a nurturing community that welcomes, respects, and supports all constituents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to the Department's goals in research, teaching, and service. The typical teaching load is three courses per semester. Course reductions are possible given grant funding, administrative duties, or if otherwise negotiated. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a program of empirical research including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and external grant applications, and to involve undergraduate and graduate students in their research program. Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position Physical demands are consistent with the responsibilities of a professor. Description of University Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire 08/19/2024 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Interests
4. Statement of Research Interests
5. Unofficial graduate transcripts
6. List of references with contact information (minimum of 3)

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date 08/21/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/02/2023 Search Chair Name Twila Wingrove Search Chair Email wingroveta@appstate.edu Quick Link Posting Number FA00350P

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