Psychology Assistant Professor w/o Doctorate 9 Month

Overview

Summary

Educates students in: general education core; and/or health studies; and/or professional courses by providing instructional experiences that support mission and goals of College and/or program. Assesses educational outcomes and uses data to revise curriculum and instructional methodology with goal of ensuring competent entry-level practitioners and good citizens. Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair. Position may require hours beyond the 8-hour workday

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the creation of a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction and respect for the uniqueness and strengths of each individual
• Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression of students in meeting requirements for the program of study and in accomplishing program outcomes.
• Demonstrates a professional role within the discipline by remaining current with trends, issues and practices.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in the department and the college through committee

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum:  Master's Degree in the teaching or professional discipline or an academically appropriate discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, plus work or teaching experience equivalent to four (4) years of college teaching in the discipline; or Master's Degree in a related or academically appropriate discipline and the terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to four (4) years of college teaching in the discipline.

Desired:   Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in the teaching or professional discipline or academically appropriate area with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to four (4) years of college teaching in the discipline.

Experience

Desired:  Minimum of three (3) years at the academic rank of Instructor or equivalent. Good character, mature attitude and stable personality; Evidence of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works; Participation in professional and community organizations; Evidence of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works; Participation in professional and community organizations; Sustained growth in academic maturity; Evidence of growing faculty leadership roles.

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Licensure, Registration, Certification

Desired:  Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas.

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About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 20428 - Assistant Professor w/o Doctorate 9 Month
Facility: Baptist Health Sciences University
Department: CS Gen Ed & Hlth Studies University
Category: Academics
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area