Augustana University Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Developmental Psychology (or a closely related field) to help us grow our department in exciting new directions. The faculty appointment will begin fall 2022; doctoral degree required by August 2022.
Ideal applicants will demonstrate commitment to excellent undergraduate teaching. Teaching load is 3 classes in Fall, 3 in Spring and 1 in January term. The successful candidate can expect to teach Child Psychology, Lifespan Human Development, and other undergraduate courses related to their area(s) of expertise, in addition to one or more courses that broadly serve the psychology major (such as Introductory Psychology, Statistics, and/or Research Methods).
Our faculty work closely with our undergraduate students, serving as academic and career advisors and mentoring students in research. Augustana offers lab space and funding to support faculty research programs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mentoring undergraduate students and will have an active research program that engages students.
As a Lutheran (ELCA) institution, Augustana University's students and faculty represent a wide range of religious and non-religious backgrounds, and openness to others' perspectives is a central tenet of our community. It is essential that candidates be able to interact with people from different backgrounds and perspectives and that they be interested in supporting students from underrepresented or systemically non-dominant groups. Our department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are looking for a candidate who will join us in working toward these goals. We strongly encourage applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (www.siouxfalls.com) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 276,700) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin February 28, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and fit for the position as described above, along with:
Materials can be sent electronically to: [email protected]. Official website: www.augie.edu.
Contact Search Chair Anne Zell ([email protected]) with questions.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.