Assistant Professor of Psychology

Faculty in this role are to teach undergraduate psychology courses for the major and depending on their areas of interest, facilitate courses for other programs within the department. They would be expected to contribute to not only course instruction, but work with students in their progress towards graduation, and integrate an evangelical, Christian worldview into their work in the classroom and within the department.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 24 hours of undergraduate credit-hour load per academic year (typically, 12 hours per semester) in their discipline or field,
• Follow the expectations for their position as outlined in the most recent SBU Faculty Handbook,
• Advise students in their academic progress and mentoring them towards possible future professional or educational choices,
• Perform the activities outlined in the SBU Faculty Guidelines for the following, but not limited to: attendance in the teaching of the course (or as defined for on-line coursework), office hours, committee service, student evaluation, and maintaining knowledge of the academic requirements for students of the University,
• Ensure a positive learning environment for students and colleagues,
• Participate in academic processions, Faculty Assemblies, and other university-wide meetings,
• Participate in the work of the behavioral sciences department through recruiting, retention, assessments, department meetings and administrative responsibilities, 
• Regularly engage in professional development and keep an association with appropriate professional organizations.
• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for the SBU community,
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations,
• And any other duties as assigned, by their chair or dean.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree (for instructor), or highest terminal degree in the academic discipline or field, (for Assistant professor, Associate Professor, and Professor ranks)
• Evidence of mastery of the subject(s) to be taught, by previous student evaluations, supervisor’s evaluation, or professional development and/or certifications within the field,
• Committed evangelical Christian and active church member,
• Desire to instill Christian values through their teaching and personal example,
• Passion for working with a diverse group of undergraduate students,
• Readiness to serve as a team player alongside other faculty and administrators,
• Ability to use technology for the delivery of instruction and general campus communication,
• And an ability to communicate, both in oral and written forms, across a wide constituency both within and outside the university setting.

Preferred

• Committed Southern Baptist affiliation,
• Experience in mental health counseling
• Previous experience in higher education,
• Knowledge of online instruction and course development,
• Doctorate degree, or ABD may be considered, in the appropriate academic discipline or field