University of the Cumberlands

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Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. Join our team of student-focused individuals working together to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership, and service. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. The Department of Psychology at the University of the Cumberlands invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology position. We seek a dedicated and engaging educator who is passionate about undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and scholarship. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative department that prepares students for graduate study and meaningful careers in psychology and related fields. The Department of Psychology values excellence in teaching, diverse perspectives, and service that makes a positive impact. The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower graduates to “seek a life more abundant.” Primary Responsibilities Teach online undergraduate psychology courses in areas such as general psychology, research methods, developmental, cognitive, abnormal, or social psychology. Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in online formats. Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic and professional development. Participate in curriculum development and program assessment to ensure continuous improvement. Engage in scholarly activities such as research and professional development. Provide service to the department, university, and broader community consistent with the mission of the University of the Cumberlands. Required Qualifications Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Experience teaching at the college or university level. Familiarity with online instructional technologies and delivery methods. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning. Effective oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Interest in mentoring undergraduate research. Active involvement in professional organizations in psychology. Compensation: Commensurate with experience and expertise Benefits: Yes Job Type: Faculty Job Location: Online Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life more abundant.” Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life-more-abundant.” Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.