Assistant Professor - Psychological Science - Tenure Track
Assistant Professor - Psychological Science - Tenure Track
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Description
Faculty within the College of Health Science and Technology at University of Central Missouri support the universitys mission of providing studentcentered quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching advising collegiality and communication. In addition faculty provide service to their program department and university engage in research scholarship and professional development activities. During contractual employment faculty members are expected to be available to assist engage and respond to students colleagues departmental college and institutional needs.
Examples of Duties
Teaching The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses effective course design and instruction and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.
Keep current in your discipline.
Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.
Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.
Comply with departmental college and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.
Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.
Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.
Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.
Scholarship/Professional Development The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.
Authoring academic writings.
Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.
Service An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department college and university community.
Attending department/college/university meetings
Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
Assisting with student recruitment.
Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.
Advising A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper timely competent and professional advising of students.
Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).
Meet/advise students on academic and nonacademic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping internships graduate/professional school options and career preparation).
Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.
Communication Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments colleges and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching advising).
Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department the college and the university.
Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.
Typical Qualifications
Education:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a Psy.D. from an accredited institution
- Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
- While advanced ABD candidates will be considered completion of the doctoral degree is required by the start of the appointment.
- Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach additional courses as needed by the program such as Multicultural Psychology as well as courses in the applicants area of specialty.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Psychological Science at the University of Central Missouri seeks to fill a ninemonth tenuretrack assistant professor position beginning January 2025 or August 2025.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a Psy.D. from an accredited institution and be eligible for licensure as a psychologist. Preference will be given to applicants with a degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. We welcome applications from scholars who address topics relevant to diversity equity and inclusion in their research and teaching/training. While advanced ABD candidates will be considered completion of the doctoral degree is required by the start of the appointment. Required qualifications also include evidence of effective teaching and the ability to teach General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. In addition applicants should demonstrate interest and ability in mentoring students on research and professional development. Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach additional courses as needed by the program such as Multicultural Psychology as well as courses in the applicants area of specialty.
Salary and benefits are competitive. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; opportunities to teach during the summer are available. Excellence in teaching productivity in research and service to the school college and university are required for promotion and tenure. Candidates should be able to express their commitment to UCMs institutional values of community diversity excellence learning opportunity and service.
UCM located 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City Metropolitan area is a public comprehensive university with more than 11000 students providing a smallcollege learning environment coupled with largeuniversity opportunities. The Department of Psychological Science offers B.S and B.A degrees in Psychology as well as a minor in Psychology. Information about the department can be found at apply: Candidates must complete the online faculty profile (position #998468 by going to should attach to the faculty profile a letter of application curriculum vitae copies of transcripts showing all degrees completed a teaching statement (including evidence of teaching effectiveness) and a research statement addressing how the applicant plans to involve undergraduates in their research. Candidates should be prepared to submit three letters of recommendation at least one of which addresses teaching ability.
Review of completed applications will begin February 1 2025 and will continue until filled.
UCM requires that all faculty applicants for this position complete the online faculty profile and submit to the appropriate position for consideration at All documents requested for this position must also be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed online faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.
Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Dr. Kim Stark Search Committee Chair at
For information about the online application process contact Human Resources at orand note position #998468 in the request.
Special Instructions:
Fulltime benefitseligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health dental vision life insurance AD & D longterm disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee spouse and dependent children taking classes atUCM.
Parttime benefitseligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary adjunct student employment or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
CompletedUCMonline application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff faculty adjunct and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women minorities veteran status and people with disabilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
