PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY & THE BEHAVIORAL SCIE

JOB TITLE: Professor, Rank commensurate with Experience

DEPARTMENT: Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences

REPORTS TO: Chair, Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God's world.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track professor. This Psychology department faculty will teach a standard faculty load per academic year in the graduate and undergraduate programs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

● Doctorate in Psychology or related field

● Experience in leadership and mentorship in an academic setting

● Full licensure in Clinical mental health techniques in an applied setting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Develop course materials in the area of clinical psychology and demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership

● Play an active role in the ongoing development of the program by working alongside the Chair of the department in program assessment and curricular development activities

● Stay up to date with current developments in the field by reviewing journals, abstracts, and psychology, social work, and neuroscience literature

● Participate in RU and Psychology & Behavioral Sciences committee work.

● Attend designated University events, such as chapel, convocation, graduation, and other community-building activities

● Report accurate grades, attendance, and feedback to students

● Serve as academic adviser for students

● Hold a minimum of five (5) office hours per week

● Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

● Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor students as they develop skills in the clinical and therapeutic management of mental health

● Demonstrates excellence in:

● Teaching and higher education practices

● Applied clinical psychology

● Willingness to or demonstrated abilities to develop creative and innovative solutions in the classroom as well as in applied settings

● Knowledge and skill in teaching diverse learners, and ability to use current technology

● Good oral/written communication skills

● Ability to demonstrate consideration of others, and to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner

● Ability to manage time independently and to collaborate with campus partners

● Ability to develop engaging classroom activities, communicate expectations with markers of student success, and monitor students’ progress

● Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas and compose/deliver presentations

● Ability to keep up-to-date on departmental and college policies, procedures, and practices in order to provide accurate information or assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a timely manner

● Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules

● Ability to assess student learning of both institutional and program-level outcomes.

● Supportive of the university mission