Assistant Professor of Psychology - Eagle Pass
Sul Ross State University

Job Info

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Instructions to applicants:

Submit letter of interest with statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three original letters of recommendation.

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Psychology - Eagle Pass

Location:

Eagle Pass

Department:

Dept of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

Posting Date:

04/09/2024

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required:

A Ph.D. in psychology is required. Candidates who are ABD will be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. However, a Ph.D. is required by the end of the first year of the appointment (i.e., by May 31, 2025). The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate face-to-face courses and to hold regular office hours at our Eagle Pass facilities. The professional specialization for this opening is limited to one or more of the following areas: clinical or counseling psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, and experimental psychology.

Preferred:

A strong commitment to undergraduate teachingPrior teaching experience at the college level.The capacity and interest to teach research methods and statistics.A dedicated interest in research and/or community serviceA professional interest in autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Department of Natural & Behavioral Sciences at Rio Grande College of Sul Ross State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology for the Fall of 2024.Sul Ross is in the process of constructing a brand-new campus in Eagle Pass, Texas. The campus master plan, as approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents, calls for the development of a four-year university in Eagle Pass to serve up to 10,000 students by 2035.The successful candidate for the open position will demonstrate an enthusiasm to participate in the rapid expansion of an undergraduate psychology program, a love of undergraduate teaching, an interest in research and/or community service, and an appreciation for the rich cultural milieu of Southwest Texas.The candidate should have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: clinical or counseling psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, or experimental psychology.The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. in psychology. A terminal degree in related fields will not be sufficient for this position.This is a full-time, 9-month faculty appointment in Eagle Pass, TX. The standard teaching load will consist of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester, although a course reduction may be possible for candidates who demonstrate a record of productive research or effective community service.The teaching load will initially consist solely of advanced undergraduate courses, but this is expected to expand to include lower-division undergraduate courses, as well as graduate courses, in the years ahead. Teaching modalities may include traditional face-to-face courses as well as online offerings such as virtual meeting courses and web courses.Other faculty responsibilities will include student advising and participation in departmental, college, and university service.
Submit your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, contact information for three references, and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin April 15th and will continue until the position is filled.

State law requires that males age 18 through 25 be registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Other Information:

Opportunity: New Sul Ross State University Eagle Pass Campus
On September 29, 2022, the Regents of Texas State University System (TSUS) announced in Eagle Pass, Texas, that the Sul Ross State University (SRSU) Eagle Pass Campus will be transitioning to a comprehensive four-year university. The TSUS is in the planning stages of constructing a multi-million dollar building on a 100-acre campus in Eagle Pass, Texas, that will be the location of a stand-alone four-year University. The Master plan includes nineteen complexes, three residential living student dormitories that will accommodate one thousand students, a student union, an athletic center, a library, and several academic centers. The project's first phase is a $34 million multipurpose building with administrative offices, student activity offices, multi-media rooms, and classrooms. The new facility is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2025. This new position will be an integral part of this phenomenal opportunity to expand existing programs and grow new ones for the new university.

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU:

About Sul Ross State University
The Sul Ross State University campuses in Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College (RGC). RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC undergraduate students either hold an associate's degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferable work.

The Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine is situated in the scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas.

Sul Ross State University is a member of the Texas State University System. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings. Visit our website at http://www.sulross.edu.

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