Assistant or Associate Professor, Psychology and Counseling

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Governors State Universitys College of Education and Human
Developmentinvites applications for a tenure-trackAssistant or
Associate Professor in the[Division of Psychology and
Counseling](https://www.govst.edu/psychology-and-counseling/){tabindex=”0″
target=”blank” rel=”noopener”}to begin August 2025. Psychology faculty
support an undergraduate program (500 majors and minors), an M.A.
program in Clinical Psychology, and an Ed.S. in School Psychology. We
seek candidates who fit with our scientist-practitioner philosophy of
teaching students how to address controversial psychological questions
using the scientific process, and training students in the knowledge and
application of empirically supported, evidence-based, and culturally
responsive practices. Applicants must have a passion for teaching
undergraduate students and working with a range of ages,
first-generation students, and underrepresented students.

Responsibilities will include: teaching primarily in the graduate
program, which is an evening teaching schedule, with the possibility of
teaching in the undergraduate program; maintaining an active scholarship
agenda, and; service to the university, community, and the profession of
psychology.

Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive
university in Chicagos south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750
student annually. Gov State provides accessible, high value
undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically
diverse students. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, Gov
State offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from
national accrediting agencies. Founded in 1969, Gov State has recently
undergone major transitions becoming a residential campus and serving
first year students, transfer students, and graduate students. Gov State
is implementing a state-of-the-art General Education program and is
working to greatly expand student academic and support services to
foster student and community engagement. Faculty at Gov State must
demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels
from various backgrounds.

Through its strategic plan, Vision 2025, GSU emphasizes excellence,
access, and innovation. Students benefit from the universitys high
academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and
online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovative
freshman program promotes writing across the curriculum and focuses on
ethics, citizenship, and innovative thinking. Freshman courses are
taught by full-time faculty to ensure students have a strong foundation
in their studies. Gov State is a national leader in the successful
transfer of community college students to universities, supporting them
through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as
tuition lock-in for eligible community college students. Gov State
offers a wide variety of masters programs and several applied doctoral
degrees in health, counseling fields, and interdisciplinary leadership.

The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy
reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have
a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region
Gov State serves has a number of high performing schools and engaged
communities, as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural
communities. Gov State serves as a public square, working to foster
educational opportunities for all populations.

We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute through
their teaching, service, and research to the diversity of our
university. Governors State University values diverse perspectives and
we strongly encourage women, racial/ethnic/gender minor ties, and
persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

## Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

-Earned doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or related field
from an APA accredited program

Preferred Qualifications:

-License eligible in the State of Illinois

-Specialization in an area of health psychology

-Experience in integrative care settings

-Teaching in a diverse setting

-Experience with underserved student populations

-Scholarship in the field of psychology

-Ability to work independently and collaboratively with groups both
internal and external to the division

-Experience mentoring students in research

## Supplemental Information

Please attached these required documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. List of 3 Professional References

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. For full consideration, application materials should
be submitted byOctober 18, 2024.