Faculty, Psychology

Open Rank Faculty, Psychology

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) psychology program at Athens State University invites applications for Open Rank Instructor of Psychology (Tenure-Track). Faculty at Athens State University support the University's mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of our students and the university. This involves teaching effectiveness, scholarship, institutional service, and professional and community service. During the 9-month contract of employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist and work with students and respond to program departmental, division, college, and institutional needs.

In addition to the duties listed below, faculty members must adhere to the general faculty guidelines and perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Dean of Colleges, and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Duties:

• Teach a variety of upper-division (junior/senior) courses in support of programs in psychology in a variety of formats (on-person, online, and hybrid courses).
• Develop, revise, and deliver courses that ensure quality and effective assessment.
• Work with and advise a range of students in psychology to assist them in achieving academic and career success.
• Engage in research/scholarship/professional development appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s).
• Maintain office and student contact hours.
• Serve on university, college, division, and psychology program committees and assist with accreditation efforts as needed.
• Participate in the recruitment activities of the psychology program, college, and university as appropriate.
• Assist in the proposal, development, and delivery of graduate psychology programs and certificate psychology programs.
• Assume any other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by administrative personnel.

Qualifications:

Required:

• An earned Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• Current standing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent professional licensure as recognized by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC).

Preferred:

• The ideal candidate should also have experience and be ready to work with student internships and related career-development student activities.
• Experience in advising students through mental health services career options, especially in clinical and mental health counseling areas.

Salary Band: AS70/AO20/PR40. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Athens State University is located in historic Athens, Alabama, offering junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students. The University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by Modern Think. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business.