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Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career
Washington State University
Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career
Washington State University
 Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career Available Title(s): 161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career Business Title: Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 9 Month - Summer Position Details: Position Details: The Department of Psychology at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, career-track position at the rank of Scholarly Assistant Professor on the Pullman campus. This position is a fixed-term, three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal. Scholarly Assistant Professors at WSU are expected to not only teach exceptionally well but also meaningfully contribute to the culture of the department, add value to the undergraduate experience, and are in a promotion-eligible position. The successful applicant will have an academic emphasis in teaching courses that cover cognitive/behavioral/biological psychology, a secondary focus on undergraduate research experience, and a commitment to department and university service. It is anticipated that the successful candidate(s) will begin the appointment on August 16, 2024. Summary of Duties: The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate psychology courses per semester in areas consistent with the above areas of expertise (e.g., research methods, cognition, sensation and perception, learning, motivation, history of psychology, behavioral modification). As their secondary area of expertise, the successful candidate will develop a program for undergraduate research experience, that includes, but is not limited to, facilitating undergraduate research with faculty mentors, overseeing department undergraduate research and travel grants, and coordinating the annual undergraduate research symposium. Furthermore, successful candidates will contribute to departmental and university service. The workload of this position will be 60% teaching, 20% secondary area, and 20% service. Required Qualifications:
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About WSU, Pullman, CAS, and Department of Psychology Washington State University, a land grant, multiple-campus Research 1 institution. This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. For more information about the region, please see https://pullmanchamber.com. Encompassing more than 30 departments, schools, and research institutes on five campuses statewide, the College of Arts & Sciences is the heart of WSU. Together our 730+ faculty and staff deliver more than 50% of WSU's total undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the vast majority of WSU's core curriculum. We also drive wide interdisciplinary research in public and community health, environmental change, equity and social justice, and data and technology at the boundaries. As Arts & Sciences celebrates its 10th anniversary as a unified college, we seek to lead a re-imagining of WSU's land-grant mission for the 21st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to Native and Indigenous peoples. For more about the College of Arts & Sciences at WSU, please see https://cas.wsu.edu. The Psychology Department has approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors and 60 doctoral students in the Experimental and the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology programs. Detailed information about faculty and programs in the Department of Psychology appears at https://psychology.wsu.edu. The Department of Psychology and Washington State University encourage collaborations among faculty and students. The Psychology major is one of the largest undergraduate majors at the University, and the University has active McNair Scholars and undergraduate Honors programs. Department of Psychology is committed to promoting social equity and social justice within the department and field of psychology as a whole. We strive to build an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community in which all faculty, staff, and students are inspired to achieve their highest potential. Our department is dedicated to empowering its students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds, including those from minoritized groups, in their pursuit of knowledge and their service to their academic, regional, and national communities. WSU acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native American peoples, who have lived in this region and have been caretakers of the land from time immemorial. The Morrill Act of 1862 established our land-grant institution by providing public and federal lands that are traced back to the disposition of Indigenous lands, often taken by coercive and violent acts, and the disregard of treaties. For that, we extend our deepest apologies. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation. And as a land-grant institution, WSU is deeply committed to the land-grant mission, its Memorandums of Understanding with Native tribes in the region, and a tradition of service to society. To read the full WSU land acknowledgement, please see https://wsu.edu/about/wsu-land-acknowledgement/. Additional Information: Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences Department Name: Department of Psychology City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: Department of Psychology Homepage Annual Salary: $55,000-60,000 per 9-month contract | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation. FTE: 100% This is a temporary non-tenure track position. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 15, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references able to provide a letter addressing qualification relative to this position. References will not be contacted without first informing the candidate. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Required Documents:
Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee chair, Dee Posey (deeposey@wsu.edu). WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Scholarly-Assistant-Professor---Career_R-10601 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-34f55a78ddbcb24696bce69e1273e143
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