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Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Job Description

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire a Assistant Professor. This is a full-time probationary tenure-track position within the Psychology Department in the College of Community Studies and Public Affairs and will start on August 18, 2025.

Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to:

+ Demonstrate the ability to teach Psychology courses effectively to a post-traditional student population and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning.

+ Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.

+ Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.

+ Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.

+ Engage in service to the university and community.

+ Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.

+ Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Minimum Qualifications

+ A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology. ABDs with expected completion by August 15, 2025 will be considered.

+ Demonstrated potential for success in teaching and professional service activities, particularly teaching Diversity and Ethics in Psychology.

+ Demonstrated potential and a plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in Psychology or related disciplines. This plan should include how students could be involved in the research.

+ Effective Communication skills (written and verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse workforce and student population.

+ Demonstrated ability and desire to work collegially with faculty and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualification

+ Ph.D. in Psychology completed by August 15th, 2025 in Psychology

+ Demonstrated expertise in the teaching of Diversity and Ethics, which should include knowledge of diversity science, racial issues, and/or inclusion.

+ Demonstrated expertise teaching in teaching other courses such as Research Methods, Life-Span Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Sensation & Perception, Personality, Abnormal Psychology, and courses focused on Multiculturalism and Inclusion.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at a post-secondary level using multiple platforms (e.g., in person, online, hybrid or mixed-modes, etc.).

+ Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary institution.

+ Demonstrated contributions to assessment of student learning at a post-secondary institution.

+ Professional development and/or expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and/or universal design.

+ Experience as an academic advisor for students at post-secondary institution.

Other Requirements

**Notice** : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

Position is open until filled with a priority date of** **March 11, 2025** **by 12:01 AM

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;

+ Current curriculum vita or resume;

+ A statement of your teaching philosophy and examples of teaching effectiveness, including how it relates to equity and anti-racist pedagogy (limit 2 pages);

+ A written plan for scholarly activity or research in Psychology or related disciplines, which should include how students could be involved in the research.

+ Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness; and

+ Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.

+ Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources at 651.793.1319 or email at [email protected]

_In order for your application to be considered complete, you need to submit ALL required documents. Please be sure to upload all of the required documents in the 'resume/cover letter' designated drop down. Failure to submit all required documents will result in an incomplete application and your candidacy will not be considered._

About

_Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment._

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 22 out of 1,441 in 2022). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (https://www.minnstate.edu/) .

**Description of College/School/Unit:** Psychology is the largest of five Departments in the College of Community Studies and Public Affairs (CCSPA). CCSPA is a community-engaged College and programs are designed to help students find creative ways to engage with, learn from, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the urban and regional communities we serve.

**The School/Academic Department:** Psychology is among the top majors at Metropolitan State, and Psychology courses also support the general education program and students completing individualized degrees. The Department has 12 full-time faculty and graduates over 150 majors per year, with degrees in Psychology (BA) or Early Childhood Studies (BAS).

The Psychology curriculum has required a foundational course in Diversity and Ethics in Psychology for 25 years. We are searching for a new faculty member who could coordinate this course as it continues to evolve. The new faculty could also teach or expand course offerings in multiculturalism and inclusion. We are open to faculty across specialty areas.

Faculty and students have access to the Psychology Lab, including select equipment and workspaces to conduct research. The University also uses Sona Systems, an online research participation system that is compliant with human subject regulations. We welcome applicants who are eager to nurture, work with, and support students from a wide variety of backgrounds in all phases of the research process.

Information about the Psychology Department at Metropolitan State can be found at: https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/psychology-ba

Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

**Salary:** Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations website (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/relations.html) .

For the most current information on the Inter Faculty Organization, go to www.ifo.org

Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-17-2025

Close Date:

05-31-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kab Chu Yang Heu

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]