A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
Part-time faculty are pooled positions; appointments are made on an as-needed/rolling basis. Summary of Position Teaches undergraduate courses in the Minor in Counseling and/or graduate-level courses in the Counseling Program in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling, contributing to the preparation of licensed clinical mental health counselors, school counselors, addiction counselors, college counselors, and student affairs professionals in accordance with Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity:
YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations.
Primary Location:
Youngstown Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or
Licensures:
None Sponsorship and/or
Work Authorization Status:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned master's degree in counseling (including counseling specialty area but not limited to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Addiction Counseling, College Counseling, Student Affairs degrees); at least two years of related experience; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Earned a doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program. Licensure as a counselor. Evidence of professional engagement (e.g., professional development and training activities related to counseling, professional service contributions to counseling, ongoing counseling practice, and/or research and scholarly activity in counseling). Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
