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Psychology-Adjunct Faculty

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salary
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Closing date
Apr 25, 2021

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Industry
Education
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

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Adjunct Faculty in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

The George Mason University Psychology Department invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty. The position is in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology program, which offers both Master's and doctoral degrees. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

The Department of Psychology (https://psychology.gmu.edu/) has 36 tenured and tenure track faculty as well as 8 term and administrative faculty, over 1,300 undergraduate majors, and over 200 graduate students. We are one of the largest departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which is the largest academic unit at George Mason. Our department is guided by three primary foci. First, the department is focused on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels in our department and, more broadly, in our field. This mission is facilitated by our location in one of the most diverse regions of the country and by George Mason's status as the most diverse university in Virginia (https://www2.gmu.edu/about-mason/diversity-mason).

Second, in line with George Mason's Carnegie classification as a Research I university and its strategic goal of conducting research of consequence, our department focuses on being a prominent center for translational research. Faculty and students in our department conduct high quality, rigorous research on pressing problems, and work to disseminate knowledge in both academic and non-academic circles.

Third, we focus strongly on our training of doctoral students across all five of our doctoral programs (applied developmental psychology, clinical psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, and human factors and applied cognition). Faculty are highly dedicated to the success of our doctoral students, and our programs have continually increased in rankings over the years.

Fourth, Mason's IO Psychology Program has a tradition of excellence in research and teaching. There are currently eight full time IO faculty members with a wide range of research and teaching interests. In addition, the IO Program has a tradition of professional service to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), with four SIOP Presidents affiliated with the program. The faculty moreover are engaged in the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the Academy of Management, and the Society for Occupational Health Psychology.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to have primary responsibility for teaching in the online Master of Professional Studies Program in IO Psychology.

Required Qualifications: We are looking for individuals with a Ph.D. in IO Psychology (or a related field such as organizational behavior, human resources, or management); and evidence of, or potential for, excellence at teaching, particularly online and particularly at the graduate level. Candidates who will have a Ph.D. conferred before the start of classes will be considered eligible for this posting.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should have broad teaching interests, with the capacity to teach a range of IO and entry-level graduate applied quantitative courses.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number POD551 at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the following: 1. Online application 2. Cover letter 3. CV 4. Teaching portfolio, including any of the following: ** Teaching experiences (highlight any graduate or online experiences as well as experiences teaching a diverse study body) ** Teaching interests (outline in order of preference teaching interests for specific courses in the MPS program) ** Teaching philosophy ** Summary of previous teaching evaluations ** Any other evidence of teaching accomplishments or potential The IO program at George Mason has a commitment to both academic excellence and diversity; accordingly, women, members of underrepresented groups, and international candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

"Great Careers Begin at Mason!

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. "

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George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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