Job Description
F0181 - Assistant Professor of Psychology- Tenure Track, 9-month Faculty Job no: 506186
Work type: Faculty (Salaried)
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Categories: Faculty
Title: F0181 - Assistant Professor - Psychology
Hiring Range: Commensurate with credentials and experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties The Department of Psychology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2024. We welcome candidates from all areas of specialization within Psychology to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who hold a doctorate in Clinical or Social Psychology. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily at the undergraduate level, engage in scholarly research, student mentorship, and serve on various departmental committees
Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University is a public, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the coastal city of Norfolk, VA. NSU offers degrees at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. The Psychology Department, one of the largest departments at NSU, offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A and B.A. Online) in General Psychology, a Master of Science (M.S.) in CyberPsychology the first program of its kind at HBCUand a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as part of the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology. More information about Norfolk State University and the Psychology Department can be found here: and
The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Psychology. Preference will be given to the candidate with exceptional promise in one of the following specializations: Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology, CyberPsychology, Human Factors Psychology
- Actively engage in research/scholarship and grant writing
- Engage in exemplary teaching and advising
- Collegially engage with faculty, staff, and, students
Minimum Qualifications - An earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., PSY.D) in a discipline of Psychology at the time of hire.
- Evidence of potential for strong teaching, including experience teaching online.
- Evidence of potential for excellence in research.
- Excellent communication skills, personal integrity, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Preferred Qualifications - A commitment to the development of a research lab that is aligned with candidate interests and expertise.
- Experience with online teaching using the Blackboard learning management system.
- A record of or potential for obtaining external grant support.
- An earned doctorate (PSY.D or Ph.D.) in Clinical, Social, Cognitive, Human Factors Psychology or a related discipline.
Additional Considerations Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.
EEO Statement NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Special Instructions How to APPLY Interested persons should submit an application (Position F0181) that includes a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and research, teaching and diversity statements to Virginia Jobs at
A rolling review of applications will begin in January 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For direct inquiries please contact: Dr. Karen Y. Holmes, Chair, Psychology Department Hiring Committee at kyholmes@nsu.edu
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or rsum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Contact Information Name: Office of Human Resources
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Advertised: 15 May 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
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