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Teaching adjunct Professor or Teaching Associate Professor

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To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69394
   » Cover Letter
   » CV
   » Statement of teaching philosophy
   » Contact information for three current references.

Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Three official letters of reference are required from position finalist. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Baker, E-Mail: bakermich@ecu.edu

candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Job Title Teaching adjunct Professor or Teaching Associate Professor
Position Number 600178
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Psychology
Department Homepage www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/psyc/
Advertising Department PSYCHOLOGY, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Teaching adjunct Professor or Teaching Associate Professor
Working Title Teaching adjunct Professor or Teaching Associate Professor
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview ECU (https://www.ecu.edu) is a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System and is committed to being a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, and cultural enrichment, ECU seeks to enhance the quality of life for our students, our state, and our world, and is launching an exciting strategic plan for 2023-2028, Future focused. Innovation driven. | Strategic Plan | ECU

The institution houses the Brody School of Medicine, the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Dental Medicine, an Honors College, and seven other colleges including Allied Health Science, Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Fine Arts and Communication, Health and Human Performance, and Nursing.

ECU is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls approximately 27,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is well-known as a national leader in delivering high quality and affordable online education, appearing in Newsweek America's Top Online Colleges in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Our university is also consistently recognized by other agencies and organizations as a military-friendly university and a great place for veterans to gain their degrees.

ECU is located in Greenville, NC, the county seat and largest city of Pitt County. The city, with a population of approximately 90,000 and a metropolitan population of over 170,000, lies 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles west of the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville is also home to the ECU Health Medical Center, which serves as the regional trauma center for all eastern North Carolina. Greenville boasts a vibrant Uptown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping, and hosts a variety of festivals all over the year. Information technology also offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts and music scene. The cost of living in Greenville is more than 10 percent below the national average. The Department of Psychology (http://psychology.ecu.edu), which is housed in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, is comprised of 29 full-time faculty members and serves approximately 900 undergraduate majors. Information technology houses a master's program with concentrations in Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and School Psychology, as well as a Specialist-level program in School Psychology. The Department also houses a doctoral program in Health Psychology with concentrations in Clinical Health Psychology, Occupational Health Psychology, and Pediatric School Psychology. Both the Clinical Health and Pediatric School concentrations are accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Department also contributes to the Multidisciplinary Studies undergraduate degree program concentrations in Neuroscience and offers a graduate certificate in Quantitative Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Psychology faculty routinely receive College- and University-level teaching awards and are recognized nationally and internationally for their scholarship and professional leadership abilities.

Job tasks The Department of Psychology at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a fixed-term Teaching adjunct Professor or Teaching Associate Professor, beginning July 1, 2024. This 12-month, non-tenure track, position will require 50% effort devoted to serving as the Program Coordinator for the department's new 100% online undergraduate Psychology program and 50% effort devoted to online undergraduate instruction in that program. The online Bachelor of Arts program, part of a new UNC System online education partnership called Project Kitty Hawk (PKH) ( Project Kitty Hawk - UNC System (northcarolina.edu) is designed to primarily serve adult learners and part-way-home students and is a critical component of the department, college, and university's strategic plan. Regarding undergraduate instructional requirements, needs exist in all areas of the curriculum, and candidates can expect to regularly teach both core (e.g., introductory psychology, statistics, research methods) and elective (e.g., developmental, abnormal, social) courses. Candidates will have responsibility for the content-related design and instruction of these courses with support from instructional designers. The expected course load is five 6-8 week asynchronous, online courses per calendar year. Anticipated Program Coordinator responsibilities include assessing program needs and coordinating course scheduling and program assessment for the online undergraduate program, serving on the department's Undergraduate Committee contributing to the department's representation on the college's Undergraduate Council; remaining up-to-date on the significant policies and procedures regarding majors, minors, the Honors College, and general education requirements; attend (in person or virtually) department program director and faculty meetings; serve as a liaison between the department and Project Kitty Hawk (PKH); and in conjunction with PKH, providing advising and guidance to students in the online program. This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) ranging from face-to-face to fully remote under the ECU FWA Policy.

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/practice A PhD from an appropriately accredited institution in any subfield of psychology is required, along with a record of effective undergraduate teaching. The prosperous candidate will be appointed at the title of either Teaching adjunct Professor or Teaching Associate Professor. For appointment at the title of Teaching Associate Professor, candidates must fulfill the requirements of the appointment of Teaching adjunct Professor and have demonstrated consistent and recognized achievements in teaching and program administration.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None

Preferred practice, Skills, Training/Education skills with online instruction, instruction for adult learners, program
administration, and curriculum development .

Special Instructions to Applicant To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69394
   » Cover Letter
   » CV
   » Statement of teaching philosophy
   » Contact information for three current references.

Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Three official letters of reference are required from position finalist. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Michael Baker, E-Mail: bakermich@ecu.edu

candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable.
Job Open Date 03/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 03/29/2024
Rank Level Not Applicable
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AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents
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   » Cover Letter
   » List of References
   » Additional Document #1Optional Documents

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Job Location: Houston, Texas
Address: Houston
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Post Date: 03/15/2024 / Viewed 110 times
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Company: Rice University
Contact Email: bakermich@ecu.edu


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