Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Learning and Behavior (CSU Chico)

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO

Department of Psychology invites applications for one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Learning and Behavior to start August 2021.The full position announcement is available at  https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/6343.

Recruitment Details

Recruitment Number	FA0218
Posting Period	The Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Initial Review Date: 4/5/21; complete applications received after that date may be considered. How to Apply: Applicants must provide: -current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups) -CV -contact information of three professional references *As an alternative to an integrated cover letter, you may provide a cover letter plus separate teaching philosophy and research statements, addressing working with diverse student groups in one or both statements.All applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/6343 Applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
Working Title	Assistant Professor Position Department of Psychology College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Class Title	Instructional Faculty
Level/Range/Grade	3 or 4
Salary Range (From $ to $)	Commensurate with education and experience
Department	Psychology
Number of Positions	1
FLSA Code	Exempt
Status	Tenure-Track
Full-time/part-time (if part-time, indicate time base)	Full-time
Shift	varies
Pay Plan	Academic Year
CBU/MOU	R03 – CFA Faculty
Quick Link	https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/6343

Position Information	The Department: The Psychology Department is a collegial group of 21 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 21 lecturers, and three office staff members. The department supports collaboration among faculty in the department and across campus. There are approximately 1100 majors, 150 minors, and 100 graduate students. The department offers a BA in Psychology and MA and MS degree programs for preparing students for MFT licensure, school psychology, doctoral study and other professions. The Psychology Department is a part of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. We are committed to building a diverse faculty and are interested in candidates that promote inclusion and diversity in higher education via their teaching, research, and service. CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Minimum Education and Experience	Minimum Qualifications: The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Ph.D. in Psychology with a demonstrated focus in Learning and Behavior (e.g., classical/operant conditioning, behavior analysis). Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, the doctorate must be complete by August 17, 2021. Requirements include: the ability and interest in teaching a learning course in which students examine principles of learning, environmental determinants of behavior, and various applications of behavioral principles; the ability and willingness to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research projects; accomplishments in research and scholarly activities; and a record of or potential for grant development. The successful candidate should provide evidence of their commitment to or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Requirements and Responsibilities for this position	Responsibilities: This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching undergraduate courses, scholarship (developing a successful research program; seeking external funding), and service. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.
Recruitment Preferences	Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include demonstration of the potential for excellence in instruction at the university level; experience teaching psychology of learning; ability and interest in teaching a required undergraduate course in writing and careers in psychology; evidence of a student-centered approach to instruction; experience working with diverse student groups; interest in research in applied settings; and the ability and willingness to collaborate with other faculty and students on research projects.
Contact & Special Recruitment Information	Job-related questions should be directed to: Linda Kline, Search Committee Co-Chair Department of Psychology California State University, Chico Chico, CA 95929-0234 (530) 898-6263 lkline@csuchico.edu
Benefits	CSU, Chico offers benefits (e.g., sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance). CSU, Chico offers a defined benefit retirement plan through the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). (see retirement plan benefits at https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/savings-retirement/
Benefits Information	This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
About the University, Hiring Department and Community	California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public University, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and operating as part of the 23-campus CSU system. The University enrolls over 17,000 students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from San Francisco Bay Area. A safe residential community, Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that CSU, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.CSU, Chico is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the diverse, intercultural, and intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of achievement gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and activities that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Open Date	02/23/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes

Supplemental Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter including a how you have addressed, or plan to address teaching to diverse student groups
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of three or more professional references with phone numbers

Optional Documents

1. Cover letter including teaching philosophy, research statement and diverse student body