Assistant Professor of Instruction
Ohio University - Department of Psychology - See this job on our site
Job is in: Athens, OH US
Contact: Jeff Vancouver
Email: vancouve@ohio.edu
Phone: 740-593-1071
Post Date: June 29, 2022
Job Starts: August 15, 2022
Application Deadline: July 10, 2022
This a one-year position that is potentially renewable, depending on demand. The College of Arts & Sciences is central to Ohio University’s transformative learning experience. The foundational instruction for the entire university, delivered through the general education and liberal arts curriculum, is provided by the College of Arts & Sciences. The college provides the primary instruction for approximately one-third of the majors on campus, as well as half of the undergraduate credit hours on the Athens campus. Teaching load is 4 courses each semester with opportunity for summer teaching. Position requires 20% devoted to service, including advising undergraduate psychology majors and serving on department, college, and/or university committees. The Department of Psychology has 27 full-time faculty across the main campus and seven regional campuses and centers in Southern and Central Ohio. The Department of Psychology is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the 900+ undergraduate and 60+ graduate students it serves. Ohio University main campus, located in Athens, Ohio, has a vibrant residential campus that attracts top-quality students. Athens is located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio. The charm of treelined brick walkways on the University’s College Green makes you feel as if you are at a small college rather than a large university. The Psychology Department at Ohio University values the variety of perspectives and knowledge that diversity brings to our community. The department is committed to promoting diversity in research, teaching, and faculty/student recruitment in all its forms – race/ethnicity, identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions—through inclusive practices, policies, curricula, and programs that lead to a welcoming, respectful, supportive, and affirming environment. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology Graduate training in statistics and research methods Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in-person and online psychology courses. Preference will be given to candidates that can teach a variety of psychology courses. Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits. Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.