Position Summary
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor of Psychological Science area of specialization is open. This is a fulltime 9month tenuretrack position to begin August 2024. The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling is a diverse dynamic and collegial environment that is home to a large undergraduate program in psychological science a Master of Science program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology MSIO a Master of Science program in Counseling and a PsyD in Counseling Psychology program specializing in working with military families. For more information about the department visit: . The department is housed within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences which affords rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Some examples of recent and ongoing college collaborations include a grantfunded research and intervention project aimed at supporting student veteran transitions to college a grantfunded project focused on student mental health and wellness a juvenile justice mentorship project and a working group focusing on traumainformed pedagogy. Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville TN which Money Magazine rated number 1 in its 2019 Best Places to Live rankings: https://clarksvillenow/local/clarksvillenamedbestplacetolivebymoneymagazine/ . Clarksville is a vibrant diverse community with a low cost of living and easy interstate access to nearby Nashville. Clarksville is centrally located in the region with Memphis Louisville Atlanta St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis New Orleans and many other major cities a days drive away. For additional information about APSU including our mission and vision please visit: Major Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities will include a range of undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Science program including courses in the selected candidates specialty area. Preference will be given to candidate who can contribute to one or more of the following areas: research methodology courses developmental courses sensation and perception courses crosscultural psychology psychology of women and/or AfricanAmerican psychology. Follow the link for a list of departmental undergraduate courses: Psychological Science Coursework . The departmental teaching load is 12 hours each semester which can include credit for leading research teams comprised of undergraduate researchers. Summer teaching opportunities are available. Research activity is required for this position and scholarship activities involving undergraduates will be encouraged. The department of Psychological Science currently has a variety of laboratory spaces and a collaborative developmental and play observation/lab space. In addition the university has funding opportunities to help support research and teaching equipment expenses. Candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in undergraduate education strong interest in contributing to general education teaching and advising and departmental service are preferred. Applicant review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. More information about the department and its programs can be found on our website: .