Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology job in Hattiesburg

Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology.

Position Details
Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Psychology
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Salary Range 55,000.00 - 60,000.00
Posting Close Date Open until filled

Job Summary
The School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a full-time, 9 month, Visiting Assistant Professor position (multiple positions may be available) beginning August 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Psychology which is home to 125 graduate students enrolled in APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical, School & Counseling Psychology, an MPCAC accredited Counseling Psychology MS program, the Experimental Psychology PhD program, and 600 undergraduate psychology majors. More information can be found at www.usm.edu/psychology . These are ideal positions for a post-doc interested in obtaining more extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for individuals preparing for a career in academia. Opportunities to obtain post-doctoral supervision towards licensure (which includes mentorship, professional development) and/or to conduct and collaborate on research are available.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in applicant’s areas of expertise. Examples of available courses include general and applied undergraduate courses, including introductory psychology, careers in psychology, developmental psychology, research methods, and general and applied undergraduate elective courses.
Teaching graduate courses in applicant’s areas of expertise. Graduate level courses include graduate level coursework across the areas represented in our School (particularly clinical and counseling psychology) including practicum supervision in our in-house training clinic, other opportunities in candidates' area of expertise may be available.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in psychology or counseling, or doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program in school, clinical or counseling psychology, or a doctoral degree in general psychology (experimental, brain & behavior, etc.), by August 2024 and evidence of strong teaching skills. Given the range of available courses, applicants from all areas represented in the School of Psychology are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to use high impact teaching practices to promote student engagement and success.

Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology. Teaching experience in psychology.