The Department of Psychology at University of New Haven invites applications for a Lecturer position beginning January 2024. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The successful applicant for this position will teach core undergraduate courses such as Forensic Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods as well as upper-level courses in Forensic/Legal Psychology. An earned PhD degree in Psychology with a specialization in forensic, correctional, police, or legal psychology is strongly recommended (ABD will be considered).
The successful candidate must be a dynamic instructor and able to teach using face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities. Advising undergraduate students is also expected. Experience in leading thesis or research projects is beneficial. A commitment to serving culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities is expected.
The department of psychology is one of the largest departments at the University, with a large and diverse faculty and student body. Currently there are approximately 450 undergraduate majors and 200 master’s students. The psychology major consists of concentrations in forensic, clinical, general, and community & society. The graduate programs are in community psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and clinical mental health counseling. The department also houses the sociology program that has one of the largest minors at the University.
The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution that provides students with a combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities. UNH enrolls approximately 6,900 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more 5,100 undergraduates - the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, Pompea College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Tagliatela College of Engineering, and School of Health Sciences, UNH offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Diversity and Inclusion:
The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, scholarship and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.
An earned PhD degree in Psychology with a specialization in forensic, correctional, police, or legal psychology is strongly recommended (ABD will be considered).
Application Process:
All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) a concise (1 page) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. course evaluations, current syllabi, sample assignments/assessments), 5) a one-page diversity and inclusion statement, 6) and the names of three current professional references with mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers online at http://apply.interfolio.com/122391
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