Assistant Professor of Psychology (Fall 2024) - North Newton Kansas

Company: Bethel College KS
Location: North Newton, Kansas
Posted On: 04/14/2024

The Department of Psychology at Bethel College (North Newton, Kansas) invites applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology, to begin August 2024. The successful candidate should provide evidence of excellence in teaching, as well as a commitment to mentoring undergraduate research in a liberal arts setting. Bethel College is a four-year, private, primarily residential liberal arts college, affiliated with but independent from Mennonite Church USA, with a vibrant faculty of teacher-scholars, a talented staff, and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world.

Department

Psychology

Classification

full time, tenure-track

Essential Functions

Teaching responsibilities may include a range of psychology courses (e.g., introductory psychology, developmental, clinical and counseling, neuroscience) including courses in the faculty member's areas of expertise. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses related to data science (e.g., data visualization, human-computer interaction). One significant advantage of a small liberal arts environment is that we are capable of shaping our curriculum, and the successful candidate will be invited to collaborate as an active partner with current faculty. Most upper-level Psychology courses involve a lab component, and applicants should speak to their ability and willingness to teach experimental methods and statistics (preferably using R and Rstudio software). The Psychology program at Bethel College is strongly grounded in science and data-driven psychotherapeutic approaches.

Secondary Functions

Non-teaching duties will include student recruitment visits, retention, assessment, academic advising, and participation in committee work. In addition, faculty members are regularly engaged in the College's Employment Experiences program through supervising and mentoring students who are fulfilling the requirements of this program within their departments, primarily through exceptional and sustained opportunities for student participation in research.

Education and/or Experience

Ph.D. in hand is preferred, but ABD will be considered

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the position require:

• Minimal lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and reaching.
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, and printer for extended periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one classroom or building location to another.
• Ascending and descending stairs.
• Ability to perform tasks both sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to function well in a standard office setting
• Medium/indoor work environment
  Work Environment and Conditions
  
  All the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.
  
  Application Information
  
  Applicants should submit a cover letter, and a curriculum vitae. If selected to move forward, candidates may subsequently be asked to submit a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, a statement of their position on issues of diversity and inclusion, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference with contact information including e-mail addresses and phone numbers. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received by March 15, 2024.
  
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