Job Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology

Date: 12/6/2024

Reports To Chair of Social Sciences

FLSA Classification: Exempt  

 GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Social Science Division at Central Methodist University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Psychology to join our faculty.  This full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position carries a 9-month contract beginning in August 2025.

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach and assess students within a 4/4 load including sections of Developmental Psychology, as well as classes covering Abnormal, Health Psychology, and other topics.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to conduct yearly programmatic assessment.
  • Coordinate course offerings with faculty in the department as well as the Division of Teacher Education.
  • Advise social science majors.
  • Participate in faculty and division meetings.
  • Participate on faculty committees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree in psychology is required, doctorate is preferred.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will work approximately 40 hours per week on the Fayette campus.

 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience using an iPad, Microsoft Office Suite, and OneDrive are helpful.

 OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:

Candidates should submit an application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and unofficial transcript of graduate coursework. Applications and instructions are located on the university website at www.centralmethodist.edu

CMU employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented.  Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of Central Methodist University. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.  CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.