Posting Number F00039
Faculty Title Assistant Professor/Health Psychology
Official Transcripts
Once hired for a position the candidate shall have sealed official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees mailed from the granting institution directly to the Provost’s office. Transcripts should be received by September 1.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio (including a teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, and summary teaching evaluations), and a research statement. All application materials should be submitted online. Applicants should ask at least three references to be prepared to submit letters upon request.
Appointment Basis 9 months
FTE 1.0
Department Psychology
Job Location Ashland (15 A)
Other Job Location
Hiring Pay Rate $51,842 (@ 1.0 FTE, non-reduced)
Benefits Eligible Yes
Position Summary
The Division of Social Sciences, program of Psychology at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, nine month, tenure track, Assistant Professor. Expertise and graduate training in health psychology is required for the position. Teaching will include core and elective courses supporting our undergraduate program and will include health psychology, courses in the candidate’s area of expertise (which could include stress, drug and alcohol abuse, nutrition), general psychology, research methods, and professional writing.
Located in beautiful Ashland Oregon, SOU is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship. SOU is committed to a challenging and practical liberal arts education centered on student learning, accessibility, and civic engagement; academic programs, partnerships, public service, outreach, sustainable practices, and economic development activities that address regional needs such as health and human services, business, and education; and outstanding programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and bioregion.
We are a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
We encourage those who share in our commitment to join our community and be part of an exciting and committed team of people working toward these important common goals.
Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators, and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
• Initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor requires a terminal degree in the discipline taught or is ABD.
• Expertise and graduate training in health psychology is required for the position.
• Applicants should provide documented evidence of student teaching evaluations, scholarly activities and demonstrate a strong commitment to providing research experiences for undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior teaching at the college/university level is strongly preferred.
Physical Demands
Teaching, sitting, and working at a computer.
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check. No
Posting Date 01/20/2016
Application must be received by:
for priority consideration 03/01/2016
Position Information
Posting Number F00040
Faculty Title Assistant Professor/Social Psychology
Official Transcripts
Once hired for a position the candidate shall have sealed official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees mailed from the granting institution directly to the Provost’s office. Transcripts should be received by September 1.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio (including a teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, and summary teaching evaluations), and a research statement. All application materials should be submitted online. Applicants should ask at least three references to be prepared to submit letters upon request.
Appointment Basis 9 months
FTE 1.0
Department Psychology
Job Location Ashland (15 A)
Other Job Location
Hiring Pay Rate $51,842 (@ 1.0 FTE, non-reduced)
Benefits Eligible Yes
Position Summary
The Division of Social Sciences, program of Psychology at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, nine month, tenure track, Assistant Professor in Social Psychology. Successful candidates are expected to teach both core and elective courses in support of our undergraduate programs in Psychology and Human Service. Courses would include Social Psychology as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Other courses could include General Psychology and Research Methods and professional writing. In addition to teaching excellence, special consideration will be given to individuals who demonstrate scholarship with significant student involvement.
Located in beautiful Ashland Oregon, SOU is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship. SOU is committed to a challenging and practical liberal arts education centered on student learning, accessibility, and civic engagement; academic programs, partnerships, public service, outreach, sustainable practices, and economic development activities that address regional needs such as health and human services, business, and education; and outstanding programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and bioregion.
We are a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
We encourage those who share in our commitment to join our community and be part of an exciting and committed team of people working toward these important common goals.
Southern Oregon University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from minority groups, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Located in beautiful Ashland Oregon, SOU is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship. SOU is committed to a challenging and practical liberal arts education centered on student learning, accessibility, and civic engagement; academic programs, partnerships, public service, outreach, sustainable practices, and economic development activities that address regional needs such as health and human services, business, and education; and outstanding programs that draw on and enrich our unique arts community and bioregion.
We are a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
We encourage those who share in our commitment to join our community and be part of an exciting and committed team of people working toward these important common goals.
Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators, and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
Minimum Qualifications
• Initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor requires a terminal degree in the discipline taught or is ABD.
• Expertise and graduate training in Social Psychology is required for the position.
• Applicants should possess a record of excellence in communicating research findings as evidenced by conference presentations and journal publications, and demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching and scholarship.
• Applicants should provide documented evidence of scholarly activities and demonstrate a strong commitment to providing research experiences for undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prior teaching at the college/university level is strongly preferred.
Physical Demands
Teaching, sitting, and working at a computer.
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check. No
Posting Date 01/20/2016
Application must be received by:
for priority consideration 03/01/2016
