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Posted : Friday, September 08, 2023 08:48 PM
Summary: The Department of Psychology seeks an Affiliate Faculty (full time, 9-month).
The successful candidate will teach 4 undergraduate classes per semester and will have primary teaching responsibility for courses in both Introductory Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
This is a full-time (9-month), renewable non-tenure track position, with an initial one-year appointment.
This position will start August 6, 2024.
Required Qualifications and Education: Ph.
D.
in Psychology (ABD candidate will be considered with provision that the Ph.
D.
must be completed by December 2024).
Experience with undergraduate instruction.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
This could include experience using inclusive teaching practices; research relating to minoritized populations or social inequality; community-based outreach to minoritized and underserved communities; and other forms of DEI-infused teaching.
Preferred Qualifications: Track record of excellence in undergraduate instruction.
Experience engaging learners from diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities: The position involves teaching four courses each semester of the academic year, including Introductory Psychology, and courses within the Developmental Psychology category of our major.
There are no expectations for scholarship.
We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations.
Salary/Benefits: The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health/vision/dental plans, life insurance, retirement, sick/leave disability, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities.
Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
For a detailed description of benefits, please visit Benefits and Wellness - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.
edu).
The GVSU Teaching and Learning Center provides a wide range of resources to support professional development and teaching excellence.
For example, the center sponsors an on-site annual conference, professional learning communities, and a variety of internal grants to support teaching innovations.
Department/College: The Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University represents a diverse and eclectic set of specialized interests that, together, characterize the broad discipline of psychology.
Our department of 40 full time faculty members is actively engaged in scholarship, and we offer a variety of high impact experiences for students through coursework and mentored research with faculty members.
Many of our faculty are engaged in community-based service and scholarship.
While the current position has no expectation of scholarship or research activity, numerous collaborative opportunities exist across a wide group of partners within the department, across campus, and in the community.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences.
CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life.
Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education.
There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus.
We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City.
The University attracts more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility.
The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities.
Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues.
Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.
edu).
Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.
The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service.
More information can be found at Grand Valley State University (gvsu.
edu).
How to Apply: A complete application must include: A cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU Curriculum vitae A statement describing teaching philosophy (Upload this to the 'Teaching Statement' section on the application form) A statement that describes ongoing and anticipated activities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research/creative activity, and service, with particular attention to experiences engaging and supporting a diverse student body (Upload this to the 'Other' section on the application form) Three letters of recommendation from professional references (Upload these as one document to the 'Other' section on the application form) Graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply).
The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically.
Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.
If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Email questions about the position to: Dr.
Mary Bower Russa (Chair, Psychology Department) at bowerm@gvsu.
edu.
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on December 1st, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
The successful candidate will teach 4 undergraduate classes per semester and will have primary teaching responsibility for courses in both Introductory Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
This is a full-time (9-month), renewable non-tenure track position, with an initial one-year appointment.
This position will start August 6, 2024.
Required Qualifications and Education: Ph.
D.
in Psychology (ABD candidate will be considered with provision that the Ph.
D.
must be completed by December 2024).
Experience with undergraduate instruction.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
This could include experience using inclusive teaching practices; research relating to minoritized populations or social inequality; community-based outreach to minoritized and underserved communities; and other forms of DEI-infused teaching.
Preferred Qualifications: Track record of excellence in undergraduate instruction.
Experience engaging learners from diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities: The position involves teaching four courses each semester of the academic year, including Introductory Psychology, and courses within the Developmental Psychology category of our major.
There are no expectations for scholarship.
We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations.
Salary/Benefits: The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health/vision/dental plans, life insurance, retirement, sick/leave disability, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities.
Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
For a detailed description of benefits, please visit Benefits and Wellness - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.
edu).
The GVSU Teaching and Learning Center provides a wide range of resources to support professional development and teaching excellence.
For example, the center sponsors an on-site annual conference, professional learning communities, and a variety of internal grants to support teaching innovations.
Department/College: The Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University represents a diverse and eclectic set of specialized interests that, together, characterize the broad discipline of psychology.
Our department of 40 full time faculty members is actively engaged in scholarship, and we offer a variety of high impact experiences for students through coursework and mentored research with faculty members.
Many of our faculty are engaged in community-based service and scholarship.
While the current position has no expectation of scholarship or research activity, numerous collaborative opportunities exist across a wide group of partners within the department, across campus, and in the community.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences.
CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life.
Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education.
There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus.
We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City.
The University attracts more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility.
The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities.
Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues.
Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.
edu).
Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.
The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service.
More information can be found at Grand Valley State University (gvsu.
edu).
How to Apply: A complete application must include: A cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU Curriculum vitae A statement describing teaching philosophy (Upload this to the 'Teaching Statement' section on the application form) A statement that describes ongoing and anticipated activities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research/creative activity, and service, with particular attention to experiences engaging and supporting a diverse student body (Upload this to the 'Other' section on the application form) Three letters of recommendation from professional references (Upload these as one document to the 'Other' section on the application form) Graduate transcripts (unofficial issued to students are acceptable to apply).
The online application will allow applicants to attach these documents electronically.
Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.
If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Email questions about the position to: Dr.
Mary Bower Russa (Chair, Psychology Department) at bowerm@gvsu.
edu.
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on December 1st, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
• Phone : (616) 331-2215
• Location : 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI
• Post ID: 9002852008
