Assistant Professor, Community Psychology

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- Advance basic and applied psychological research;
- Build connections with and make contributions that benefit our local community.

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A Ph.D. degree in Psychology, Community Psychology, Ecological Psychology, or a related field; an established program of community and/or community health-related research that can contribute effectively to our graduate programs in Community and Health Psychology; a demonstrated record of (or strong promise for) external funding for research; an ability to teach and mentor a diverse student population at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

The successful applicant will be joining a diverse group of faculty who value teaching, research, social improvement via practice, and service. Preference will be given to candidates whose research program aligns with community psychology. The successful candidate brings:

* A track record of research productivity (publications and external funding) that has engaged (or could engage) graduate and undergraduate students.

* Evidence of (or promise for) extensive community-based partnerships and collaboration across sectors and/or within the field of Community Psychology.

* Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, and potential to teach courses in community psychology, applied research/program evaluation, prevention, and community interventions.

* Demonstrated ability to provide research and professional mentorship to graduate students in the Health Psychology Ph.D. Program.

* The capacity to provide service to the Community Psychology concentrations in the M.A. & Ph.D. programs, Health Psychology Ph.D. Program, Department of Psychological Science, College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, and University.

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This position will have joint teaching and research responsibilities in the Department of Psychological Science and the Health Psychology Ph.D. program. The Department of Psychological Science offers a B.S. degree, as well as M.A. degrees in general (with a community psychology concentration option) and industrial/organizational psychology. It is also the administrative home that provides substantial support to the interdisciplinary Organizational Science Ph.D. program. Department faculty and students collaborate with scholars across the university, including across the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Science as well as the College of Health and Human Services, the Belk College of Business, and the Cato College of Education.

The interdisciplinary Health Psychology Program ( http://healthpsych.uncc.edu) includes faculty from the departments of Psychological Science, Public Health, Communication Studies, Nursing, Applied Physiology, Health, & Clinical Sciences, and other relevant disciplines. It is comprised of three concentrations: an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program that adheres to the scientist-practitioner training model, a Community Psychology program, and a Behavioral Science program.

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position number: #7330). Please attach the following documents with your electronic application: (1) a letter of interest in the position explaining how you meet the requirements, (2) a statement of research and teaching interests, (3) curriculum vitae, (4) up to three representative publications, (5) evidence of teaching and mentoring effectiveness (if available), and (6) names and contact information for three people who can provide recommendations (letters will be requested for candidates who are invited for a phone or virtual screening interview). Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and will be subject to a criminal background check. Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Victoria Scott (vscott10@charlotte.edu) with any questions about the position or the application process.