Job Description

Posting Number:

2022141

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Psychology

FTE:

1

Salary:

commensurate

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:
The Department of Psychology at Lamar University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Successful candidates will:

• Teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate- (e.g., general psychology, I/O psychology, introduction to statistics, research methods) and masters-level (e.g., organizational behavior, leadership, performance management, recruitment & selection).
• Maintain an active program of research that (ideally) involves undergraduate and graduate students.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Serve on graduate student thesis committees.
• Actively engage in service to the department, college, and university.

What Youll Do Position Responsibilities:

• Implement effective teaching strategies while teaching a 4/4 load fall & spring semesters
• Provide clinical supervision to graduate students.
• Actively participate in academic service at the department, college, and university levels.
• Serve on graduate student thesis committees.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
• Ability to maintain active program of research.
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.

Physical Requirements: Standing for long periods while teaching,
Who We Are: Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits Lamar University Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• This position requires a minimum of a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. ABD applicants will be considered; however, the applicant must have earned their doctorate prior to August 2025.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality:

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Open Date:

10/07/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to officeofthedeanCOAS@lamar.edu

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

Lamar University

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