Instructor, Psychology; Creating Pool Anticipated

Position: Instructor, Psychology (Creating a Pool for Anticipated Openings)
The Department of Psychology at the College of Liberal arts and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (NIU), invites applications for instructor positions in order to create a pool for advance and short-notice hiring. These will be part- or full-time temporary instructor positions. Start dates vary based on programmatic needs.

We are seeking potential candidates to provide high-quality teaching in the areas of Psychology who fully embrace NIU's mission of providing opportunity to a diverse student body by providing them with access to high quality education.

With approximately 16,000 students, NIU is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. The Department of Psychology is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all of our students, staff, and faculty.

NIU's geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus (65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the O'Hare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville - a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation.) to satellite campuses in Naperville, Rockford, Hoffman Estates, and Chicago as well as to students online.

Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

Position Summary

The Psychology Instructor will be responsible for teaching various topics in Psychology at both the undergraduate level and graduate levels and holding office hours. Applicants may be required to provide "in person" instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Teaching load will be no more than 4 standard courses (11-13 credit hours) during fall semester, no more than 4 standard courses (11-13 credit hours) during Spring semesters, and other duties as assigned within the boundaries of applicable bargaining unit agreements.

Minimum

Required Qualifications

* Master's or Ph.D. in Psychology

Additional Requirements

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in teaching undergraduate courses in psychology

* Availability to teach online and in-person courses

Physical Demands Summary

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