Assistant Professor 9 Mo for Psychology & Counseling - F00637

Position Summary:

The Online Assistant Professor 9 Mo for Psychology's primary responsibility is teaching a variety of courses in the A-State Online B.A. Psychology program. Initial duties will also include the development of courses to be offered on an online platform. Online teaching experience is important.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teaching a variety of undergraduate psychology courses in a new large scale B.A. Psychology Program offered through A-State Online. Courses to be offered include PSY 1013 Making Connections (Freshman Seminar); PSY 2023 Psychology as a Science and Profession; PSY 3003 Research Design and Analysis; PSY 3303 Motivation; PSY 3453 Developmental Psychology; PSY 4533 Abnormal Psychology; PSY 4363 Cognitive Psychology; PSY 3613 Cultural Psychology; PSY 3523 Social Psychology; PSY 4343 Learning Processes; PSY 4483 Professional Capstone. Courses are offered in two seven-week blocks per semester. Teaching load is five courses per semester with the possibility of a one course per semester reduction for program coordination for the experienced and qualified candidate
• Initial investment in developing/converting course content to an online platform will be required. Assistance is available for course design and content development as needed
• Involvement in ongoing program assessment and reporting
• Program coordination (with one course load reduction) is an option for the qualified candidate
• Summer teaching may be available
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Experience and knowledge in all aspects of online instruction

Effective, timely, and consistent communication with students enrolled in the program and interested in the program

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Additional student contact hours will be necessary to maintain effective communication with students

Other:

Please include the following documents with your application on page four to be considered for the position:

Curriculum vitae with reference list
All graduate level transcripts
Statement of teaching philosophy
3 letters of recommendation. Send letters to

Dr. Heloisa Cursi -Campos, Chairperson of the Search and Screen B.A. Psychology Committee
Arkansas State University
Post Office Box 1560
State University, AR 72467-1560
hcursicampos@astate.edu
Telephone: 870-972-3064

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Doctorate in Psychology, or a closely related field, as of the date of employment

Expertise in a broad range of psychology content

Experience with online instruction preferred