Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Social Psychology

Posted: 11/18/2024

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:

Work-life balance
Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including: Medical, Vision, and Dental
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Social Psychology (doctorate required). The position will begin during August 2025.

MSUB serves students from across the state and region, and our department is committed to offering courses that allow both in-person and online students to achieve timely graduation. The teaching load for assistant professors at MSUB is 24 credits per year with a three credit course release for research, and faculty teach courses in a variety of modalities, including in-person, online, and blended.

In addition to these teaching obligations, assistant professors at MSUB are expected to engage in service activities. Theses expectations are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (available on the university website) and in department rank and tenure guidelines (available from the department chair).

To apply, please submit: (1) A cover letter highlighting your interest in teaching at MSUB, your ability to teach the identified courses, and your experience with in-person, online, and/or multi-modality teaching; (2) A curriculum vitae; (3) Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work (official transcripts will be requested at the time of hire); (4) Teaching evaluations or other evidences of teaching excellence; and (5) Statement of Teaching Philosophy. Letters of recommendation are not required during the initial application process, though shortlisted candidates should expect to provide contact information for three professional references.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Doctorate in psychology or related field

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Some background in Cognitive Psychology
Ability to teach Memory & Cognition, Statistics, Advanced Social Psychology, or ability to develop new courses
Experience teaching in-person, online, or using multiple format modalities
Experience working with first generation students

The mission of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences is to serve the educational needs of the people of Montana through academic programs leading to Baccalaureate Degrees in the liberal arts and social sciences; selected graduate programs leading to a Master’s Degree; general education courses providing a foundation of liberal education to all students at MSU Billings; selected pre-professional programs and various graduate, continuing education and non-conventional learning opportunities consistent with the mission of the University. Through these learning experiences, the College seeks to provide knowledge and cultivate skills to allow a student to select realistic future directions for study and/or employment. With its inherent diversity, the College is an intellectual and cultural resource for all students, faculty, and staff of the University and for the community and region. information about the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at https://www.msubillings.edu/class/index.htm.

Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu.
Applications received by January 10, 2025 will be given preference, though the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Brent Finger, Chair of Department of Psychology
Brent.finger@msubillings.edu
406.657.2964

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm

TO APPLY: https://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/7279