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Loyola University Chicago Psychology, Instructor, Non-Tenure Track, Temporary (one-year) in Chicago, Illinois
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae to www.careers.luc.edu (https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/) and should include a statement of teaching philosophy, detailed evidence of teaching excellence, a letter of interest that outlines the applicant’s qualifications, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through research, teaching, and other channels and engaging a diverse community through service. Applicants should also submit the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their teaching qualifications. Referees will not be contacted immediately but may be contacted at a later point in the review process.
Supplementary materials (if any) may be sent to:
Robert G. Morrison, PhD.
Department of Psychology
Loyola University Chicago
1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660
rmorrison@luc.edu
Review of applicants will begin on July 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research, or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degree.
As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/strategicplan/about/visionandpurpose/
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title Psychology, Instructor, Non-Tenure Track, Temporary (one-year)
Position Title Psychology, Instructor, Non-Tenure Track, Temporary (one-year)
Position Number
Job Category University Faculty
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Location Code PSYCHOLOGY (02119A)
Department Name PSYCHOLOGY
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology seeks qualified candidates for a Temporary, one-year Instructor Appointment (non-renewable) for academic year 2024-2025. The Department of Psychology has 36 full-time faculty, serves 1,200 undergraduate majors, and has Ph.D. programs in clinical, developmental, and social psychology. We also run (jointly with Biology) an undergraduate major in Neuroscience with more than 600 students. For further information about the department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/psychology/.
Located on Chicago’s vibrantly multicultural North Side, LUC is committed to creating an inclusive, responsive community of faculty, students, and staff. As an urban-based Department of Psychology dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.
This search is part of a University-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body and committed to interdisciplinarity (i.e., working with colleagues across different subfields and disciplines). Of special interest are candidates who can further the University’s efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. Loyola University Chicago is an ADVANCE institution, one of a select group of universities to receive National Science Foundation funds to support our commitment to increase the number and success of women faculty in the STEM fields.
Teaching responsibilities include four courses in each semester of the academic year. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach General Psychology, Statistics, and/or Research Methods.
Qualifications
Applicants will have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related discipline and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Applicants will have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related discipline and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.
Open Date 06/18/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a current Curriculum Vitae to www.careers.luc.edu (https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/) and should include a statement of teaching philosophy, detailed evidence of teaching excellence, a letter of interest that outlines the applicant’s qualifications, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through research, teaching, and other channels and engaging a diverse community through service. Applicants should also submit the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their teaching qualifications. Referees will not be contacted immediately but may be contacted at a later point in the review process.
Supplementary materials (if any) may be sent to:
Robert G. Morrison, PhD.
Department of Psychology
Loyola University Chicago
1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660
rmorrison@luc.edu
Review of applicants will begin on July 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research, or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degree.
As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/strategicplan/about/visionandpurpose/
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28415
Job Number 88TBD
Organizational Location PROVOST
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/12/2024
Position End Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Other Document
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Optional Documents
Research Statement
Writing Sample
Scholarly Publications
Teaching Evaluations
Unofficial Transcripts
Multi Media
Resume