Assistant Professor of Psychology (Sport & Performance) - IFO

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Assistant Professor of Psychology (Sport & Performance) - IFO

Southwest Minnesota State University

State University Faculty

209:
Inter Faculty Organization

Marshall

Job Exempt

Full time

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

$64,963.00 - $

The Psychology Program at Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology specializing in sport and performance psychology or health psychology. Position responsibilities include teaching a 24-credit course load per year (12 credits each semester), covering foundational areas of psychology related to sport and performance, along with required major courses and electives. The person in this position must have the necessary credentials (see minimum qualifications below) to teach General Psychology, Sport and Performance Psychology, Health Psychology, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences and other courses in their area of specialization.

Duties also include student advising, contributing to student growth and development (both on campus and online), committee assignments, evaluating student performance, engaging in ongoing professional development, supervising student research, service to the University and community, and engagement with the broader Minnesota State College and University System.

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology, with specialization in sport and performance psychology or health psychology or a closely related APA designated subfield (degree must be completed prior to start date).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching, including serving as primary instructor of record for at least one core psychology course.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations).
• Applied experience in sport and performance psychology or health psychology.
• Experience supervising undergraduate research and/or practicum/internship students.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and staff.
• Competence in instructional technology.
• Ability to contribute to the advancement of developing interdisciplinary programming, outreach, or applied research.

• Demonstrated abilities/competence in online instruction.

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.

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Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSUgives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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