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Assistant Professor of Psychology (10 months - Tenure Track)
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Position Number: 5643277
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology (10 months - Tenure Track)

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300206

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

Department: SSHS

Opening Date: 9/17/2024

Closing Date

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

JOB SUMMARY:

Ramapo College of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Psychology. Applicants must hold a PhD or PsyD in Psychology with a focus in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (i.e., the study of psychological, biological, social, and cultural processes and influences in clinical or counseling settings) or related field. PhDs preferred; PsyDs will be considered. Applicants who have a commitment to serving a diverse student body at an emerging HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants committed to broad interdisciplinary studies are encouraged to apply. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES:

The position requires excellence in teaching and advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service to the institution and community.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach (6) courses per academic year across the Psychology curriculum. See: https://www.ramapo.edu/sshs/psychology/

Preferences for candidates with the potential to develop an ongoing program of research into which undergraduate students can be integrated.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or PsyD in Psychology with a focus in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field by the appointment start date of September 1, 2025.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo/jobs/4659567/assistant-professor-of-psychology-10-months-tenure-track

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