Assistant Professor of Psychology; General - IFO

Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology (General) - IFO
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* Working Title:

** Assistant Professor of Psychology (General) - IFO
** Institution:
** Southwest Minnesota State University
** Classification

Title:

** State University Faculty
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Marshall
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$64,963.00 - $
** Job Description
** The Psychology Program at Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Position responsibilities include teaching a 24-credit course load per year (12 credits each semester), covering core courses in the psychology major. The person in this position must have the necessary credentials (see minimum qualifications below) to teach General Psychology, Psychology Seminar (a careers/introduction to the major course), Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, and/or Developmental Psychology and other courses in the Psychology major.

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 and internships, service to the University and community, and engagement with the broader Minnesota State College and University System.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Psychology or a closely related APA designated subfield (degree must be completed prior to start date).
* Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching, including having served as primary instructor of record for at least one core psychology course.
* Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations).
* 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.
* Demonstrated abilities/competence in instructional technology, including online instruction.
* Ability to contribute to the advancement of developing interdisciplinary programming, outreach, or applied research.
** Priority will be given to those who apply by 1/23/26.
**** Required Document to submit for consideration:
** Transcript, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Teaching Philosophy, and sample syllabus/syllabi.
** Other Considerations:
** 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.
** Telework (Yes/No)
** No
* * About
* * Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives 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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