Assistant or Associate Professor, Psychology and Counseling
Governors State University

Description

Governors State University's College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Psychology and Counseling to begin August 2025. Psychology faculty support an undergraduate program (500 majors and minors), an M.A. program in Clinical Psychology, and an Ed.S. in School Psychology. We seek candidates who fit with our scientist-practitioner philosophy of teaching students how to address controversial psychological questions using the scientific process, and training students in the knowledge and application of empirically supported, evidence-based, and culturally responsive practices. Applicants must have a passion for teaching undergraduate students and working with a range of ages, first-generation students, and underrepresented students.Responsibilities will include: teaching primarily in the graduate program, which is an evening teaching schedule, with the possibility of teaching in the undergraduate program; maintaining an active scholarship agenda, and; service to the university, community, and the profession of psychology. Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago's south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 student annually. Gov State provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, Gov State offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. Founded in 1969, Gov State has recently undergone major transitions becoming a residential campus and serving first year students, transfer students, and graduate students. Gov State is implementing a state-of-the-art General Education program and is working to greatly expand student academic and support services to foster student and community engagement. Faculty at Gov State must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels from various backgrounds. Through its strategic plan, Vision 2025, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university's high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative freshman program promotes writing across the curriculum and focuses on ethics, citizenship, and innovative thinking. Freshman courses are taught by full-time faculty to ensure students have a strong foundation in their studies. Gov State is a national leader in the successful transfer of community college students to universities, supporting them through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in for eligible community college students. Gov State offers a wide variety of master's programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields, and interdisciplinary leadership. The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region Gov State serves has a number of high performing schools and engaged communities, as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. Gov State serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, service, and research to the diversity of our university. Governors State University values diverse perspectives and we strongly encourage women, racial/ethnic/gender minorities, and persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications-Earned doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or related field from an APA accredited program
Preferred Qualifications:-License eligible in the State of Illinois-Specialization in an area of health psychology -Experience in integrative care settings-Teaching in a diverse setting-Experience with underserved student populations-Scholarship in the field of psychology -Ability to work independently and collaboratively with groups both internal and external to the division -Experience mentoring students in research Supplemental Information

Please attached these required documents:

Cover letter

Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae

List of 3 Professional References

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 18, 2024.

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