Psychology Faculty

Summary/Objective

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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility 

• None required, may serve as faculty advisor to student organizations

Position Requirements

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

Work Environment

• The work environment is a typical office suite setting,
• The typical classroom is a setting with students and general equipment found for instruction,
• And may involve disruptions or interruptions during the day from students, faculty or staff.

Physical Abilities

• The common physical functions necessary for this position would be use of a computer and the general activities involved with student instruction, such as, frequently engaging students in a classroom setting and is able communicating accurate information and ideas in these situations,
• Occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, interact with faculty, etc.,
• Frequent, daily operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine and computer printer,
• May be necessary to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of university business, typical physical functions as required for that activity.