ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY / TENURE-TRACK

Northwestern State University Department of Psychology is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor. The Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Addiction Studies and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with an optional concentration in Addiction Studies.

To Apply: Submit a letter of application, resume, a copy of transcript(s), and complete contact information (name, nature of professional relationship, phone number, email address) for three professional references to: Kingc@nsula.edu

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The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

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• Must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology
• Must be licensed or be working toward licensure in the area of specialization.
• Must be qualified to teach in the field of study.
• Must be effective in teaching the assigned subject material.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience or equivalent in the practice area of study or as required by accreditation agencies.

• Committed to teaching, service, professional growth, and scholarship excellence.
• Teach five (15 credit hours) undergraduate and graduate online and face-to-face courses.
• Serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain required office hours of 10 face-to-face/online hours per week, and, during business hours, be attentive to departmental communications and flow of departmental work.
• Submit course outlines, syllabi, and learning objectives.
• Provide course instructions in accordance with the designated outline.
• Utilizes a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to the targeted domain of learning,
• Evaluate students and report progress.  
• Participate in periodic review of course material.
• Maintain appropriate expertise and competencies through continuing professional development and pursuit of scholarly activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of school goals and objectives.
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on all appropriate programs and college committees.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program policy,
• Represent the school in a professional manner in all activities.
• Facilitate student research; PIL and thesis chair and serve on thesis committees.
• Develops graduate students' skill sets in intellectual and personality assessment.
• Engage in research and other scholarly activities.
• Submit articles in area of specialization for publication in refereed journals.
• Provide service to the department, university, and community.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair.