Psychology, Assistant Professor

Location: Mankato
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Probationary
Job Description: Successful candidate will be prepared to contribute teaching and research to the Social/ Cultural or Developmental Psychology major core area, including classes such as Intro to Social Psychology, Intro to Cultural Psychology, and/or Intro to Developmental Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring a specific focus in one of the areas above aligned with health and/or environmental psychology.
A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement ) . This position will advise undergraduate majors. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in the Social/Cultural or Developmental core areas of the Psychology major, as well as other core and/or elective courses related to health and/or environmental psychology and to serve department needs. Required Qualifications: Doctorate (Ph.D., PsyD, or ABD ) in Psychology or related field. (If ABD , degree must be conferred on an official transcript by May 31, 2024 and received in Human Resources by June 30, 2024.) Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching in the Psychology undergraduate program in the Social/Cultural or Developmental core areas, including documented success or evidence of potential success in college level instruction. Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills. Demonstrated background or specialization in health or environmental psychology. Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery. Demonstrated preparation to advise and support a wide variety of students. Demonstrated potential to establish a research program involving undergraduate students with a focus on social, cultural, and/or developmental psychology. Other Requirements: Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
About: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : The Psychology Department at Minnesota State Mankato strives to provide an enriching educational environment for our students and to contribute to the scientific understanding of behavior through research.
University Demographics Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
· Enhancing access and student success.
· Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
· Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here.
Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: APPLICATION PROCEDURES : To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website:
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
Cover Letter Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae Contact Information for three (3) references Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato's goals? CONTACT INFORMATION :
Dr. Emily Stark
Psychology
Phone:
TTY : or 711
Email: *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: .

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Select the IFO Summary (Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan. Benefits Overview Desired Start Date: 08/19/2024
About Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato is where tireless thought and innovative research bring real solutions to real needs. The University's environment of big ideas coupled with real-world thinking equip Minnesota State Mankato students to go well beyond expectations and into exciting, rewarding futures.A growing international reputation for breakthrough research distinguishes the University, as does the unique quality of life that marks the proud community of greater Mankato.
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