Job Description
Viterbo University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Tenure Track
Assistant/Associate Professor position in Psychology beginning August 16, 2024. Seeking teacher/scholars to offer a combination of courses in undergraduate Psychology. Applicants should have the ability to teach courses in Cognitive Psychology, Brain and Behavior, Research Methods, and one upper division course in the applicant's area of expertise. Full time faculty advise students, demonstrate a scholarly habit, and serve on department and university committees. Candidates demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic Franciscan mission of Viterbo University, social justice, equity, and inclusion. Full time teaching load is 12 credits per semester.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology. ABD candidates who will successfully defend prior to August 2024 are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to candidates with prior teaching experience. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of a USA Employment Visa for international candidates.
Rank and Salary: Appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (for those with relevant experience and qualifications) with a nine-month academic year appointment beginning August of 2024. Salary is competitive with other private institutions of similar size, mission, and educational philosophy.
To Apply: please complete the online employment application and upload the following:
- Letter of application indicating interest and qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research interests
- Three professional references
Review of Application: Evaluation of applications will start middle of October 2023 and continue until position is filled.
About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.
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