Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Employer
- Alma College
- Location
- Alma, MI
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- Social Sciences, Psychology & Behavioral Science
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Psychology at Alma College, Alma, Michigan invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2020.
The department seeks a faculty colleague with a strong grounding in clinical or counseling psychology. The successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context, and welcome opportunities for mentoring student research and/or supporting practica or other clinical experiences. Teaching responsibilities will include Abnormal Psychology, upper-level clinical and/or counseling courses, and courses that meet departmental or institutional needs, such as introductory psychology courses or courses in the college’s general education curriculum. Teaching load is six courses per year. A Ph.D. is required prior to the start date.
Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, candidates should submit the following: a cover letter; C.V.; a teaching statement that incorporates evidence of teaching effectiveness; a research statement that highlights opportunities for the active involvement of undergraduate students; and copies of representative publications or working manuscripts. Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly. Materials should be sent via email (either Word or pdf attachments) to:
Natashia Swalve
Chair, Department of Psychology
C/O Jaqueline Gage
gagejr@alma.edu
Alma College is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders. Alma’s undergraduates thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Story published on October 04, 2019 Last modified on Jan. 16th at 7:26am by Amanda Duval.Organization
Alma College, a four-year residential liberal arts college located in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, offers a personalized education with multiple paths and experiences leading to success. A deep regard for students as individuals is fundamental to an Alma education, with small classes and many opportunities for one-on-one collaboration with dedicated faculty.
Alma College actively connects students with a world of ideas and opportunities. The Alma Commitment offers a four-year graduation promise and a pledge that each interested student can participate in an experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship, research fellowship, or study abroad, backed by $2,500 in Alma Venture funding from the college.
Alma’s attractive 128-acre campus is located in the city of Alma, approximately one hour north of Lansing. With an enrollment of about 1,400 students, Alma College employs a full-time teaching faculty of 96, of which 85 percent hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Alma College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Our Academic Mission
Alma College’s mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations.
Focused exclusively on undergraduate education, Alma College boasts a 12-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio, 41 academic majors, self-designed programs of emphasis, pre-professional programs in law and medicine, and an intensive Spring Term that provides opportunities for innovative courses, travel classes, research and internships.
More than 90 percent of Alma’s graduates go on to graduate school or are employed within six months following their graduation.
Our Community
Located in a community of 10,000, Alma College features a walkable campus with historic and contemporary buildings. The campus is a block from downtown Alma and within two hours of Michigan beaches and ski areas. Gratiot and adjacent counties feature plentiful parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, golf courses and shops.
College facilities, including the Stone Recreation Center and Hogan Center pool, offer wellness education, swimming instruction and recreational opportunities to community members and local businesses. The campus is bordered by the 41-mile Fred Meijer Heartland Bike Trail. The Alma College library, housing more than 278,000 volumes, also is a resource.
Cultural and sports events are offered throughout the year, with free admission to Alma College students, faculty and staff for most college-sponsored events. In addition to the college’s excellent fine arts programs, an active community of local artists has formed music, theatre and art guilds with a loyal regional following. Alma’s Division III Athletics program offers intercollegiate competition in 22 varsity sports.
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City of Alma
http://www.ci.alma.mi.us/1/307/index.asp
Alma Public Schools
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