Instructor, Psychology/Health Psychology

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Summary:
The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a Psychology Instructor. The successful candidate should have an M.A. or Ph.D. specialization in Health Psychology awarded from a regionally accredited university prior to the August 16, 2023 start date and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Experience pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies and a demonstrated potential for service is desirable. Teaching responsibilities would include undergraduate courses such as Health Psychology, Research Methods, Principles of Psychology, and courses in the candidate's specialty area. Normal teaching load is four courses per semester.

This is a full-time on-campus position and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointment. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the campus community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teaching responsibilities: Health Psychology, Research Methods, Principles of Psychology, and courses in the candidate’s specialty area: 80%

• Service responsibilities: The faculty member will be expected to make service contributions at the department, college, and university levels: 20%

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate should have an M.A. or Ph.D. specialization in Health Psychology awarded from a regionally accredited university prior to the start date and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience pursuing innovative and engaging teaching strategies and a demonstrated potential for service is desirable.

Application deadline: 3/6/2023

Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload a cover letter addressing the responsibilities of the position, current curriculum vita or resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after the application deadline, and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and read more about the department at: https://www.uis.edu/psychology

About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your: