Assistant Professors of Psychology

Job Description

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Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The Psychology Department at Montclair State University invites applications for one-year, 10-month, full-time, temporary, Assistant Professor for the AY2024-2025 academic year.

The teaching load for this appointment is 24 credits, primarily in the undergraduate and graduate statistics and research methods areas but courses in the specialty area are also possible.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in fields related to behavioral science. We prefer candidates with proven experience in teaching psychology related quantitative courses such as statistics, experimental psychology, test and measurement and introduction to research methods.

THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State's largest college with over 5,000 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.

CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning, and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS's mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society.

CHSS's programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities.

CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.

The Psychology Department organized into the three broad categories of clinical, industrial / organizational (I / O), and psychological science serves a large and diverse constituency of students and is comprised of a vibrant group of 30 full-time faculty, in addition to several teaching faculty, emeriti faculty, and support staff.

The Department continues to expand, with 20 active research labs, over 3.5 million dollars in extramural funding, and PhD programs in both clinical and I / O psychology in addition to popular MA and certification programs in clinical psychology, school psychology, I / O psychology, and psychological science.

• The research interests of our faculty include neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurocognitive aging; cognitive processes such as memory, the brain reward system, decision-making, perceptual processing, and spatial cognition;
• internalizing psychological disorders and trauma; forensic investigation, plea bargaining, and forensic and correctional assessment and treatment;
• language and life span development; motivation; pedagogy; effective leadership, mentorship, supervision, organizational behavior, and employee well-being, aging, and longevity;

emotions and ethics in the workplace; and social attitudes, discrimination, diversity science, and social justice.

THE UNIVERSITY

Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations.

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs.

Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity.

Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.

As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff.

The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of MSU and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

SALARY RANGE

Commensurate with experience

STARTING DATE

September 1, 2024

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Cover letter and curriculum vitae (including a list of 3 references), which should be uploaded during the application process via Workday.

Applicants are also encouraged to provide a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and student evaluations, if available.

APPLY BY

The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

Department Psychology

Position Type Faculty

Contact Information :

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [email protected].

EEO / AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu / human-resources / about-us / eo-aa-and-diversity /

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.

The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment.

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About Us

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation.

The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's, and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools.

Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions.

Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices.

The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.

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