Description
ATR Details
Position Details
Search Number PJ # 6950
Title Lecturer, Psychology
Category Academic
Department Psychology
About Our College:
Situated in one of the world's most beautiful regions – SUNY Plattsburgh's
main campus is on Lake Champlain between the Adirondack Mountains of New York
and Green Mountains of Vermont. SUNY Plattsburgh is a vibrant, public,
comprehensive college, and member of the State University of New York's
(SUNY) comprehensive system of higher education committed to student-
centered academic excellence. While the college enrolls more than 5,200
students in 70+ baccalaureate, certificate, and master's programs, an average
class size of 22 students allows the individual attention necessary to ensure
that its graduates are educated to succeed in an increasingly complex,
multicultural and interdependent world.
About The Position:
The School of Arts & Sciences provides excellence in learning opportunities
for all students at SUNY Plattsburgh through a core liberal arts education. We
train students who can think critically, have mastered their discipline, can
communicate effectively and are broadly educated. The Psychology Department
offers opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students to learn
about psychology as a scientific discipline. The successful candidate will be
committed to excellence in teaching. Expectations of this position include
teaching four undergraduate courses per semester which may include one or more
of the following: General Psychology, Personality, and seminar(s) in the
candidate's area of expertise. As an institution that delivers challenging and
high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the
successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to
diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices. The
successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in a distance learning
format.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Psychology or a closely related field
College level teaching expertise
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty,
staff, and administrators
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. or A.B.D. in psychology or a closely related field
Experience teaching General Psychology, Personality and/or discussion-
based seminars
Strong record of teaching effectiveness
About Our Community:
The College's 256-acre campus sits on the edge of the city's downtown area.
Plattsburgh is home to a variety of arts and cultural venues, including the
nearly 100-year-old Strand Theatre. Our active waterfront location features a
small town feel combined with the advantages and opportunities of a larger
urban center. The Plattsburgh area offers excellent schools, a vast health
network and elder care services, along with wide retail offerings. It is an
emerging home to microbreweries, wineries, community supported agriculture and
more. The campus is within easy traveling distance to Montreal, Quebec; Lake
Placid, N.Y.; and Burlington, V.T.
Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. Please include a cover letter of interest, resume/CV, unofficial
transcripts of highest degree, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of
teaching ability (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, course
materials, etc.), a statement describing the applicant's experience with and
commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable learning environment, and
contact information for three current professional references. Additional
information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official
transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to
employment.
EEO Statement
SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence
through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government
contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring
regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age
and veteran status.
Pay Equity Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive
Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for
employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation
history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of
employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you
before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations
at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you currently employed by SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
Yes
No
How did you learn about this position?
SUNY Plattsburgh website
HigherEdJobs.com
Veteran-specific posting or website
Website, please specify below
Newspaper, please specify below
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Listserv, please specify below
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(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Resume/CV
Transcripts
Philosophy
Contact Information for three references
Other Document 1
Other Document 2
Other Document 3
