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The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University seeks to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology. The area of specialization within psychology is open. The Department of Psychology consists of 13 full-time faculty, over 350 majors and 325 minors. Our current full-time faculty represent a range of specializations including behavioral neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, industrial/organizational, and social psychology. We welcome applications from candidates from any of these areas as well as from candidates whose specialization would enhance the diversity of specializations in our department. The position is a full-time teaching faculty position and does not require a program of research.

Our departmental mission is to work with students to increase their scientific and psychological literacy while they prepare themselves for meaningful careers and personal lives. We are committed to inclusive teaching practices and weaving diversity throughout our courses and programs. Therefore, we are particularly interested in candidates who have centered, or will center, their work around inclusive practices and who will join us in fostering diversity in our department. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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• Teaching responsibilities will typically be 4 courses (12 credits) per semester and include foundational psychology curriculum courses, contribution to our statistics and research methods courses, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of specialization
• Additional responsibilities will include academic advising, supervision of undergraduate internships and/or independent studies, as well as intentional engagement in department, college, university, and community service to help advance the mission and values of the program, department, college, and university

• Required qualifications include an earned PhD in Psychology by August 15, 2024

• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate-level classes
• Ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body
• Commitment to participating in a collaborative teaching environment
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and community

TO APPLY:

 Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., teaching evaluations, observations, portfolios, syllabi, projects), and the names of three references who will not be contacted without the permission of the candidate. Materials should include evidence of how the applicant has fostered diversity and inclusion in their teaching and other relevant activities. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Consideration of candidates will begin November 17, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.