Teaching Assistant Professor in Psychology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Department of Psychology in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the level of Teaching Assistant Professor in Psychology. Applicants should have a strong track record of innovation and success in undergraduate teaching and be able to teach both introductory-level and upper-level college courses in Psychology. The field of specialization is open, but candidates with the qualifications and experience to teach in the following areas are especially encouraged: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, upper-level courses on clinical or cognitive psychology topics, and labs on any topic. We value courses that include a diversity focus and we encourage candidates to describe how they will bring diversity, equity, and inclusion into their courses.

This position is pending budgetary approval and is outside of the tenure stream. The position will begin in the Fall 2025 semester with an initial appointment of two years; subsequent renewals are presumptive subject to departmental needs. Applicants are encouraged to review the University of Pittsburgh’s promotion system – https://www.as.pitt.edu/faculty/governance/criteria-promotion-appointment-evaluation-and-reappointment-appointment-stream for Teaching Professors. Teaching Professors in Psychology are full-time faculty appointed for 9 months each year and teach three undergraduate courses per semester during the fall and spring semesters. This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the United Steelworkers union.

The successful candidate will join a community of teaching-focused faculty – http://www.psychology.pitt.edu/education/teaching-program who provide department-wide teaching mentorship. Teaching Professors have the opportunity to mentor undergraduates in teaching and research – http://www.psychology.pitt.edu/undergraduate/experiential-learning, mentor graduate students in teaching – https://psychology.pitt.edu/education/teaching-program/advanced-achievement-teaching-psychology, and participate in a vibrant, teaching-focused community within the department and the University. Furthermore, the department has an active Equity and Inclusion Committee PEIC – https://psychology.pitt.edu/equity-and-inclusion/education-training that aims to advance the department’s goal of inclusive excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Psychology or a related field by August 2025

• Evidence of high-quality undergraduate teaching as the instructor of record in Psychology

   

Duties:

• In consultation with the Department of Psychology, teach three in-person courses each semester.
• Meet with students to provide support for their learning and mentoring, appropriate to their educational needs.

• Provide service to the Department of Psychology, to be arranged with the chair

   

For full consideration, candidates should submit the following by January 12, 2025:

• A cover letter summarizing the candidate’s interest and qualifications for the position.
• A curriculum vitae that clearly enumerates the candidate’s education, teaching experience i.e., the number of unique courses, the number of times each course has been taught, the size and format of each class, and whether the candidate was an instructor of record, mentoring experience, and service roles
• A teaching statement that includes the candidate’s teaching philosophy with examples, where relevant, teaching experience, and teaching interests
• Recent quantitative and qualitative student evaluations of teaching, including original and complete student responses in addition to any summaries.
• A diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI statement that includes the candidate’s general understanding of DEI; the candidate’s incorporation of DEI into their teaching; the candidate’s record of relevant activities such as service and mentoring; and the candidate’s specific lans and goals for advancing DEI at the University of Pittsburgh see www.diversity.pitt.edu – http://www.diversity.pitt.edu/ and guidelines for writing a DEI statement – https://www.as.pitt.edu/guidelines-writing-statement-contributions-diversity-equity-and-inclusion.
• The names and contact information of three referees who may be contacted for letters of recommendation.

Additional documents may be requested later.

We welcome applications from candidates who have taken non-traditional career paths, who have taken time away from work for family reasons, and who have participated in careers outside of academia.

Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Elizabeth Richey, Teaching Assistant Professor and search committee chair, at [email protected].

Required materials:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Statement
• Diversity Statement
• Recent quantitative and qualitative student evaluations of teaching
• Names and contact information for 3 potential references

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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