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Position Information

Posting Number F0089 Department Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Rank Assistant Professor Specialization Tenure Status Non Tenure Track Position Summary

PSYCHOLOGY- The University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Psychology invites applications for a one-year Visiting position in Psychology for the 2019-20 academic year. An earned PhD in Psychology or related field is preferred, although candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) may be considered. The person selected for this position will be expected to teach 12 contact hours per semester, including introductory psychology and sophomore level courses from the department’s catalog. Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and interest in a career at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply. Research or teaching expertise in diversity science is also highly valued.

In addition to having a passion for undergraduate teaching and mentorship, the UNC Asheville faculty is committed to disciplinary teaching through an inter- and multi-disciplinary lens and providing a premiere liberal arts education. Moreover, UNC Asheville has been a national leader in undergraduate research for more than 30 years, and over 60% of our students graduate each year having been involved in this important learning experience. In line with this institutional mission, the current position will offer opportunities to pursue undergraduate mentorship and training in the context of research endeavors.

The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic and educational community, welcoming and supportive of faculty and staff from all racial, ethnic, economic, religious, gender, and gender-identity backgrounds. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and interests align with this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to engage students from among under-represented groups and to assist in the development of pedagogies and experiences appropriate for diverse learning styles and perspectives. We expect applicants to each write a 1-2 page Diversity Statement describing: a) their experience in advancing diversity in teaching, scholarship and/or service; b) examples of demonstrated leadership potential in the area of equity and inclusion; and c) their understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion to the mission of a liberal art university.

Applications for this position should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu. Complete applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy that addresses psychology pedagogy in the context of the liberal arts, a diversity statement (described above), copies of teaching evaluations, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. The applicant should provide names and contact information for three references from whom we will request letters of reference to be sent separately; these references should address the candidate’s written, verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; and potential to develop and maintain a successful research program. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Keith Cox at kcox2@unca.edu.

UNC Asheville is the designated liberal arts university in the UNC system and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

Qualifications

An earned Ph.D. in Psychology is preferred; the minimum qualification is being ABD in a PhD program. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate through application materials and in the interview that he or she has the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; bring diverse and multidisciplinary perspectives into the classroom; and function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly diverse organization.

Months per Year 9 months Division Academic Affairs Department Psychology Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions Summary

Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Applications for this position should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu. The applicant will enter information into the application system which will automatically request three letters of reference to be sent separately and confidentially that speaks to the candidate’s writing and interpersonal skills and ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students. Please, do not submit reference letters directly to the search chair.

Review of applications begins immediately.

Inquiries only may be directed to Dr. Keith Cox (kcox2@unca.edu), Search Committee Chair. Please do not submit any materials to this email address. All application materials, including letters submitted separately by references or portfolio services, must be uploaded via the application portal.

Posting date 03/27/2019 Close date Open Until Filled Yes Anticipated Start Date 08/05/2019 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Asheville website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
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   • NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
   • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
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   • Western North Carolina Diversity Engagement Coalition
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2. Have you already been awarded a Ph.D. in Psychology? If your Ph.D. is in an appropriately related discipline, please indicate the discipline.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. If you are still working on your Ph.D., please indicate the anticipated completion date.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. If you have experience at a liberal arts institution, please indicate in what capacity (student, graduate student, post-doctoral researcher, faculty member, administrator, staff).

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript
4. Unofficial Graduate Transcript
5. Diversity Statement
6. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents
2. Other Unofficial Transcript