Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Type Faculty

Position Number

FTE

1.0

Secondary Employment Status

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Psychology Department of Concordia College, Moorhead, MN is seeking applicants for a full-time, limited-term Assistant Professor of Psychology with a position start date of August 2024. A Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is preferred; ABD may be considered. The teaching load is three (3) four-credit courses or equivalent per semester, and the candidate would teach courses in psychopathology and foundational courses including general psychology. The candidate would also teach additional courses suited to their area of expertise, such as courses on substance use disorders, drugs and behavior, personality psychology, health psychology, or social justice-related courses.

Concordia College is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and development of an active research program with undergraduates are essential. In addition to teaching and research, faculty are involved with departmental service as well as participating on college-wide committees. Faculty are committed to student success and advise our students both formally and informally throughout the year regarding courses as well as post-graduation vocational decisions. Other duties may arise based upon department needs.

The Psychology Department includes seven full-time faculty committed to student learning, professional accomplishment, and collegiality. In support of the College’s goals for diversity and inclusion, the Psychology Department strongly encourages applications from colleagues with diverse backgrounds who will contribute to the development of an increasingly diverse campus community, and who bring perspectives that are currently under-represented in the psychological sciences. Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and insights.

For detailed information about this position, please click the link below. Concordia College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://hr.cord.edu to submit: 1) a cover letter that details your teaching experiences and your interest in this position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) transcripts and 5) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Letter writers will be automatically contacted upon submission of your application. Providing student course evaluations is an example of optional materials that candidates are encouraged to upload.

To ensure full review of application materials, please submit by March 31, 2024.

Concordia College is a private, co-educational, baccalaureate liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that prepares its students to become responsible leaders in the global society. Our four-year college of approximately 1,800 undergraduates is located in the Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND) area, a growing metropolitan area of 235,000, consistently ranked among the nation’s most livable cities. Fargo-Moorhead is known for its quality schools, affordable housing, and the nearby Minnesota lakes country. It also boasts a thriving cultural scene, hosting a variety of professional arts organizations including its own opera, ballet, and theatre companies, symphony orchestra, film festival, and art museums and galleries. Concordia College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a commitment to excellence through diversity ( https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/president/concordia-leads/excellence-through-diversity/ . A more thorough description of Concordia College and its history can be found at ( https://www.concordiacollege.edu/about/).

For more information and to apply, please visit https://hr.cord.edu . Concordia College will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. Criminal background check is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; ABD may be considered.
• Commitment to and experience working with diverse populations of students.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and to maintaining an active research program involving undergraduates.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching courses related to psychopathology
  
  

Position Opening Date 10/30/2023

Open Until Filled Yes

Screening Begins 03/31/2024

Benefits

Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• Short-Term Disability
• 13 paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
• Up to 50% tuition discount with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC - TEP , ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides
  
  

EEO/AA Statement

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

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