F220242 - Assistant Teaching Professor - Psychology
Position Summary:
The Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, is inviting applications for two Assistant Teaching Professors (official state title: Clinical Assistant Professor) to serve the department’s instructional needs.
Duties and responsibilities include:
• Develop and teach PSY 199 (UB Seminar). Faculty teaching these small seminar courses for entering undergraduates are expected to serve as a resource to those who are new to navigating a university setting and to play a role in student success and retention.
• Ensure courses conform to all University course requirements and content is updated to provide students with the best possible educational experience.
• Course load will be 8 courses across the academic year (or equivalent).
Although this is an instructional position, teaching faculty may participate in the active research environment of the department through attendance in department colloquia, affiliation with one or more areas, and mentoring undergraduate research projects.
This is a non-tenure-track position with an academic year (10-month) obligation. Initial appointment will be for a three-year term with opportunity for renewal based on performance, College need, and available funding.
Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in hand by time of appointment. Experience teaching undergraduate psychology courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience mentoring undergraduate students and departmental service.
Special Instructions Summary:
Review of applications will begin on November 21, 2022, and will continue until filled. It is anticipated that new faculty will start in the Fall semester of 2023.
Applicants should submit the following in addition listing the names and contact information for three professional references who will be contacted to submit letters:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Course Syllabi (up to 2)
Teaching evaluations
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
FTE: 1.00
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.