Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

Employer: Kentucky State University
Location: Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

DEPARTMENT: School of Psychology

REPORTS TO: Chair, School of Psychology

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty - 9 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position responsible for providing high-quality instruction in psychology, advising and mentoring students, participating in curriculum development and assessment, engaging in professional development and scholarly activities appropriate to a non-tenure-track appointment, and contributing service to the School, College, and University. The successful candidate will support Kentucky State University's mission through excellence in teaching, student engagement, and academic service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses in assigned areas of expertise.Develop and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities that support student success and meet University standards.Maintain regularly scheduled office hours and provide academic advising and mentoring to students.Evaluate student learning and submit grades in accordance with University policies and established deadlines.Participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, program review, and accreditation activities.Maintain instructional records and documentation as required by the University.Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and governance activities.Engage in professional development and scholarly or creative activities appropriate for a non-tenure-track faculty appointment.Support student recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives.Represent the University through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and community outreach activities as appropriate.Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Demonstrated knowledge of psychology theories, principles, and research methodologies.Ability to teach effectively using a variety of instructional methods and educational technologies.Ability to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.Knowledge of curriculum development, student learning assessment, and academic program evaluation.Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.Commitment to maintaining professional competence within the discipline.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Faculty responsibilities may include supervision of student research projects, internships, practicum experiences, teaching assistants, and graduate theses or capstone projects as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Participate in commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, and other official University functions.Engage in professional development activities to maintain expertise in the discipline.Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

For Appointment as Assistant Professor:

Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or other terminal degree) in Psychology or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution by the time of appointment.Demonstrated potential for excellence in university teaching.Demonstrated potential for professional scholarship, applied research, or other scholarly activities appropriate to a non-tenure-track faculty appointment.Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

For Appointment as Associate Professor:

Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or other terminal degree) in Psychology or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.A minimum of five (5) years of successful college or university teaching experience or equivalent professional experience appropriate to the discipline.Evidence of sustained excellence in teaching and student mentoring.Evidence of continued professional achievement through scholarly publications, presentations, applied research, clinical practice, grant activity, or other discipline-related accomplishments.Demonstrated record of meaningful service to an academic institution and/or the profession.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology.Experience teaching online and hybrid courses.Experience advising students and participating in assessment or accreditation activities.Professional licensure or certification in psychology or a related field, when applicable.

Licensing and Certifications: None Required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in classrooms, laboratories, offices, and other University facilities.Regular on-campus presence is an essential function of this position to provide instruction, student advising, office hours, committee participation, and other faculty responsibilities.Occasional evening, weekend, or travel commitments may be required for University activities, professional development, conferences, or student events.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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