Winthrop University: College of Arts and Sciences: Psychology

Location: Rock Hill, SC

Open Date: Oct 11, 2019

Description

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior academic and administrative officer for the department;
• Provide strategic and operational direction for the department;
• Manage department activities and programs, including report writing and financial management; 
• Develop curriculum in collaboration with department curriculum and assessment committee and graduate director;
• Develop course schedules in cooperation with graduate program director;
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members, adjunct instructors, and administrative support personnel;
• Oversee, in collaboration with undergraduate and graduate assessment coordinators, program assessment, self-studies, and accreditation compliance and reports;
• Promote the department and its programs to internal and external audiences, potential students, potential donors, professional partners, and future employers;
• Serve on the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Council;
• Teach undergraduate and possibly graduate courses in area of expertise as appropriate;
• Advise undergraduate students (adjusted for load);
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional stewardship appropriate to rank;
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment: This position requires daily contact with diverse students, faculty, and staff on campus.  Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to have the ability to communicate effectively with the outside community and other agencies, organizations, and universities.

Employment Conditions: A 10.5-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment with faculty rank.  Salary is competitive and dependent on academic qualifications and experience.

Position Availability: August 1, 2020

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology (area of specialization open);
• Relevant administrative experience;
• Evidence of strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues, administrators, students, and external constituencies;
• A record of successful teaching and mentoring students commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with particular appreciation for the value of undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
• A record of successful scholarship and stewardship/service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Technology skills as needed for administration and teaching;
• Experience with maintaining program accreditation and/or assessment of student learning preferred;
• Experience with graduate programs or teaching preferred;
• Experience with fundraising and/or grant writing preferred.

Application Instructions

Application Timeline and Procedures:
Review of applicants will begin on November 6, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.  For more information, please see http://www.winthrop.edu/hr/. 

Required materials:

1. Application letter, including the reason for interest in the position, qualifications, administrative philosophy, and scholarly interests
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching interests/expertise and philosophy
4. Evidence of effective teaching (teaching evaluations should be included)
5. Transcript and evidence of highest degree achieved (unofficial transcript accepted for initial screening)
6. Contact information and recommendation letters from at least three persons who know the candidate professionally (the search committee may contact references).

Questions may be directed to:
Dr. Gary Alderman
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Psychology
803-323-2117 
Email: psycsearch@winthrop.edu

About the Winthrop Department of Psychology: The Department of Psychology is located in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is one of the oldest departments in the university, and home to almost 300 undergraduate majors, 36 full-time school psychology graduate students, and 15 full-time faculty. The Department provides excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supported by quality scholarship. As but one indicator of the quality of mentoring and scholarship that is provided, 63 undergraduates and five faculty mentors presented 30 projects at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) conference in 2019, and seven projects won awards. The department also has a strong history of stewardship and service. Psychology faculty helped start the university’s counseling center, office of assessment, honors program, and McNair Scholars program, and have received state, regional, and national awards and recognition.

The Department of Psychology believes in meeting national quality indicators. At the undergraduate level, the department follows the American Psychological Association Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major. At the graduate level, the school psychology program was one of the first to be approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The department values assessment of student learning and development as a means of providing both evidence of accomplishments and data to prompt continuous improvement. The department also values collaboration over competition. Other department information may be found at https://www.winthrop.edu/psychology/

About Winthrop University

Founded in 1886 and located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Winthrop University offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its degree-granting Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop is well known for its inclusive and supportive campus environment, with University College supporting programs in both academic and student affairs. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, diversity, community, and leadership provide the foundation for the University’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and is recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional arts and business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Application Process

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