Position Announcement: St. John's University, Psychology Department, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor
Marlene Sotelo-Dynega
Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - Psychology
The Institution
St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
Commitment to Inclusion
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Division/Department Information
The Department of Psychology at St. John’s University is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in fall 2023. The Department is eager to attract candidates that represent the rich diversity of the students and communities we are proud to serve in the New York Metropolitan area.
The St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (SJC) the University's oldest division, houses over 30 majors and 40 minors for undergraduates, and 20 degree programs for graduates. For more information visit https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools/st-johns-college-liberal-arts-and-sciences
The Department of Psychology is committed to academic excellence and to preparing students to function in diverse professional, academic, and research roles. SJU’s clinical psychology Ph.D. and school psychology Psy.D. programs are APA accredited. Both programs receive excellent clinical training at our SJU Center for Psychological Services. We also offer two masters programs, including our M.A. in general psychology and NASP accredited M.S. in school psychology. SJU’s Department of Psychology is committed to service to its community and demonstrates through its teaching and clinical training with an emphasis on cultural diversity. For more information about the Department of Psychology, including our post-graduate programs, visit https://www.stjohns.edu/resources/places/psychology
Responsibilities
The Department of Psychology is looking for candidates who share a commitment to undergraduate and master’s level education and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research. Preference will be given to applicants interested in teaching topics such as psychological measurement and graduate inferential statistics. Candidates should be committed to scholarly research in their area of expertise. In addition to teaching and scholarship, responsibilities will include service to the department, college, university, and external community. Candidates will be expected to mentor masters’ theses, with the option to also mentor doctoral dissertations.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in psychology is required. Preference will be given to candidates who focus on developmental, social/personality, or cognitive psychology.
Candidates should have
- a commitment to providing high-quality undergraduate education and potential for/demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate and graduate level; and
- evidence of an active scholarly research program.
Application Process
For full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by October 7, 2022. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please send a letter of application addressing teaching and training philosophy, curriculum vitae, a selection of publications, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically to:
Tamara Del Vecchio, Ph.D., delv...@stjohns.edu
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology
All persons hired are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus, subject to the reasonable accommodation provisions of applicable law.
St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education
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Marlene Sotelo-Dynega, Psy.D., ABSNP, NCSP
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
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