Assistant Teaching Professor - Psychology

WORKING TITLE: Assistant Teaching Professor - Psychology UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Teaching Assistant Professor POSTING DATE: March 14, 2024 START DATE: August 26, 2024 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Psychology.
Candidates with a background in Forensic Psychology or related field are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which prioritizes teaching and fosters student success within our access mission.
This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay's mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.
This position includes the following responsibilities: Teach 27 credits of undergraduate courses per academic year in multiple modalities (in-person and online) including sections of Forensic Psychology and additional courses in the Psychology curriculum within the candidate's area of expertise.
Advise and mentor students Attend Psychology faculty meetings, serve on departmental curriculum committees as requested, vote on matters concerning curriculum/programming, and provide career and graduate school guidance to undergraduate students.
Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay.
QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology, or closely related field, from an accredited institution or anticipated prior to start date Demonstrated potential for excellence in both online and in-person teaching and course development Commitment to undergraduate education Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.
The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, the ability to communicate with a diverse student population, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to be part of a collaborative team.
The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
CAMPUS INFORMATION: Established in 1965, UW-Green Bay is a public institution serving 8,970 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students and 95,000 continuing education learners each year.
We educate students from pre-college through retirement and offer 200+ degrees, programs and certificates.
UW-Green Bay graduates are resilient, inclusive, sustaining and engaged members of their communities, ready to rise to fearlessly face challenges, solve problems and embrace diverse ideas and people.
With four campus locations in Marinette, Green Bay, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan, the University welcomes students from every corner of the world.
In 2020, UW-Green Bay was the fastest growing UW school in Wisconsin.
UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their best work.
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SPECIAL NOTES: The home campus of this position is Green Bay, and the successful candidate may be required to teach an occasional course at the Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc Campus.
Position is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Instructional Academic Staff appointment.
Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s).
A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s).
In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Please submit application materials by Monday, April 15, 2024.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: SALARY INFORMATION Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
BENEFIT DETAILS The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees.
This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
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Please include the following documents: Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Statement Names and contact information for three references Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email: Denise Baeten Phone: (920) 465-2369 Email: baetend@uwgb.
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