June 16, 2014

UMD Psychology Instructor Position

The Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota Duluth invites applications for full or part time temporary Instructor or Assistant Professor positions for fall semester 2014 and spring semester 2015.
Please forward to your qualified graduate students and colleagues. Position description appears below and may be accessed at: ​
employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=121118  
Scope / Description of Position: full or part-time temporary Instructor or Assistant Professor position for fall semester 2014 and spring semester 2015.
Duties & Responsibilities:   1) teaching undergraduate course(s) based on approved course curriculum in consultation with a faculty mentor and/or department head; 2) developing assessment measures (i.e., exams, quizzes, presentations, papers); 3) providing students with grade status throughout the term; 4) providing academic advising to undergraduate students; 5) attending bi-weekly faculty meetings; and 6) holding weekly office hours. Instructors will be evaluated by students and faculty.  Possible courses include Abnormal Psychology, History and Systems, Statistical Methods, and Statistics and Research Methods for Minors.
 Qualifications:
 Required: Minimum academic qualifications include a master’s degree or equivalent with advanced ABD status in psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution, previous teaching experience (such as Teaching Assistant experience), and evidence of strong written communication skills.
Preferred: Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution, evidence of effective teaching and academic rigor, evidence of scholarship in the field of psychology, strong oral communication skills, and demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse groups in educational settings.
Application Instructions: Academic appointments start August 25, 2014. All application materials must be submitted online via the Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/application/ChooseApplicationType_css.jsp. Required application materials include a letter of application, CV/resume, a statement of teaching philosophy (i.e., “additional document 1”), names/contact information of three references, and unofficial academic transcript (i.e., “additional document 2”). Review of complete applications will begin July 2, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Final candidates will be interviewed and required to provide additional information.

Individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the University of Minnesota Disability Specialist at (612) 624-3316.

For your information, smoking is prohibited on all UMD property. The smoking ban includes indoor facilities and the campus grounds, as well as all University vehicles. 
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  

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