Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Psychology, Fall 2024
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
Description
The University of Tennessee Educational Psychology Program is accepting applications for a Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor position to serve as a core faculty member. Full Time, 9 months, begins August 1, 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR RANK
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Applicants must electronically submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) research statement, (4), teaching philosophy, and (5) names and contact information for three references to Interfolio.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
The University of Tennessee Educational Psychology Program is accepting applications for a Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor position to serve as a core faculty member. Full Time, 9 months, begins August 1, 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a line of research within a cohesive research agenda, with expectations to pursue external funding to support research and/or training initiatives
- Teach two educational psychology courses each fall and spring semester
- Oversee Graduate Teaching Assistants serving as instructors of record for undergraduate teacher preparation courses in Educational Psychology
- Actively engage as a core faculty member (e.g., participate in faculty meetings, admissions review process, student review processes; participate in dissertation and comprehensive exam committees; serve on program or department committees as needed)
- Engage in meaningful service and leadership activities in all aspects of the program. Provide leadership and service in the department, college, university, community, and profession.
- Serve as a professional role model for students via sustained memberships in professional organizations (e.g., APA, AERA, etc.); engaging in ongoing professional development
Qualifications
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR RANK
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctoral degree in educational psychology or a related field (e.g., school psychology, educational research, special education) no later than August 2024
- Evidence of a developing research agenda relevant to educational psychology
- Demonstrated success teaching graduate-level courses
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated success in publication as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles and/or external funding to support research
- Depth of educational psychology experience as evidenced by sustained part- or full-time work with socially and culturally diverse populations
- Research interests in one or more of the following target areas: (1) motivation in learning or social emotional learning; (2) assessment practices; and/or (3) neurodiversity in educational settings
- Ability and willingness to teach a range of core courses
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice as evidenced in applied work, supervision, teaching, research, and/or leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctoral degree in educational psychology or a related field (e.g., school psychology, special education, educational research)
- Record of research published in high-impact outlets and record of externally funded, high-impact research relevant to educational psychology
- Evidence of teaching excellence in graduate-level educational psychology courses
- Successful mentoring of graduate students
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Depth of educational psychology experience as evidenced by sustained part- or full-time work with socially and culturally diverse populations
- Research expertise in one or more of the following target areas: (1) motivation in learning or social emotional learning; (2) assessment practices; and/or (3) neurodiversity in educational settings
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice as evidenced in applied work, supervision, teaching, research, and/or leadership
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until position is filled. Applicants must electronically submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) research statement, (4), teaching philosophy, and (5) names and contact information for three references to Interfolio.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
