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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Psychology
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What they do
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.
$88,114 / year median in South Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
The course load is 12 hours per major semester of undergraduate courses. Involvement within the department, student advising, campus serviceand professional development are required. Teaching in the summer is available for additional pay; courses are taught both in person andonline. Qualifications Earned Ph. D. in Psychology is preferred but A.B.D. status or an M.S. from an accredited institutionwill be considered. The successful applicant will provide evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly activity. ApplicationProcess Candidates should complete the online application and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Entering untrue orinaccurate information will result in disqualification for consideration of vacant positions or subsequent termination after hire. Review ofcredentials will begin immediately. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selectedcandidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and othercredential verification. For additional information contact Dr. Christina Sinisi at csinisi@csuniv.edu . About CSU Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina,Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60majors and graduate programs in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. The mission of the University is "promoting academicexcellence in a Christian environment," and the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith inlearning, leading and serving. Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics,and a budget of approximately $60 million. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty andstaff who are professing Christians. For more information about the University, please visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu .