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Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development - PRODiG Fellow

Position Number: 6916196
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development - PRODiG Fellow

Empire State University seeks candidates for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Psychology and Human Development through the Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) Fellowship program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and teach online courses such as:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Other courses in Psychology and Human Development as aligned with departmental needs
Mentor students throughout their degree program journey
Participate in curriculum/program development and academic assessment initiatives
Engage in university service activities
Maintain an active research agenda

This PRODiG+ Fellowship Program is designed with two primary goals:

Increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
Strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty.

The successful candidate will join our dynamic department offering innovative programs to students across New York State and globally through our robust online platform. This Fellowship features:

Reduced teaching load
Structured mentoring
Research support
Professional development opportunities

All designed to foster your growth as a teacher-scholar in our comprehensive university setting.

This is a 12-month position that is expected to be two years in duration and may lead to a potential appointment of a tenure track faculty position.

Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found here.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.
From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
PhD or relevant terminal degree in Counseling/Clinical Psychology or closely related discipline from an accredited institution (completed prior to start date).
Eligible candidates must demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching and mentoring in online learning environments.
Background in academic program development.
Knowledge of learning assessment and contemporary pedagogical approaches.
Graduate of a CACREP-accredited program or Licensed Psychologist in New York State.

Special Information:

Two-year, post-doctoral Fellowship
Flexible office hours to accommodate student needs.
Some evening and/or weekend engagement with students may be required.
Teach two courses each academic term.
SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.
Expected start date of 8/3/2026.
May be eligible for tenure track position at conclusion of the fellowship.

Additional Information:
In addition to a current CV, cover letter, and professional references, please submit an essay in 750 words or less using the following prompt:

"Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."

Rank/Salary: Visiting Assistant Professor / $65,000

We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100.

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