Lecturer-Psychology

University of North Carolina Wilmington

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External Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33347

Vacancy Number: 16F-628

Position Number: 605

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

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Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Department of Psychology within the College of Science and Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) seeks an outstanding faculty member for a nine-month lecturer position in Psychology beginning January 2025.

This is a non-tenure track position with a teaching load of four courses per academic semester. This position also includes the opportunity for optional summer school teaching. Upon appointment, responsibilities will include departmental service and teaching a range of undergraduate psychology courses, such as Introductory Statistics for Behavioral Sciences, Experimental Research Methods, and General Psychology.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must hold at least a Master's in Psychology prior to employment in December 2024.
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with:

• A Ph.D. in Psychology
• A strong record of excellence in teaching Psychology courses at the undergraduate level
• Prior experience teaching courses in research methods or other writing-intensive courses
• Experience teaching core Psychology courses such as General Psychology
• Face to face teaching experience
• Experience in service activities at the departmental, university or student organization levels
• Expertise in APA formatting

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College/School Information: The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, use cutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research. Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to apply what they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-world situations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advanced study.

University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement: At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on 10/14/2024. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:1. Curriculum Vitae2. Cover Letter3. Teaching Evaluations4. List of 3 Professional References5. Teaching Philosophy6. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the 'Other' category.*Note that all requested components must be submitted in order to meet the application requirements.For questions regarding the search, contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Anne Hungerford at [email protected]. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Sonya Kelly at [email protected].

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Job Posting Date: 09/05/2024

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33760







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