Full-time Faculty, Psychology and Academic Program Director

Compensation Range:

Position Summary

The Department of Social and Psychological Sciences in the School of Arts, Letters, and Sciences at National University invites applications for a full-time faculty member in  BA Psychology  and Academic Program Director. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate, or have the potential for, a record of excellence in teaching and scholarship in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position is remote with no residency requirements. This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline and administration contributing to programmatic strategies that ensure program quality, student engagement, and success. The Department is looking for a candidate who has experience in course and program development and who will eventually become director of the BA Program. The successful candidate will have a PhD in any area of experimental psychology, though some preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in human biopsychology.

The Academic Program Director (APD) is a full-time faculty member who directs the strategy, operations and support for the degree program for which this role is responsible. As the primary spokesperson for all program (part-time and full-time) faculty and students, the APD will act as the primary source of information about specific programmatic strategies, needs and daily operations and initiate and approve changes to assure program quality, driving student engagement and success. The APD serves as the lead discipline expert for the program as well as primary contact for multiple stakeholders. This position collaborates with program faculty in support of student success, as well as the Director of Assessment to conduct program assessment on a regular basis to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the student and the program’s related industries and where applicable, the programmatic accreditation requirements. This position ensures the incorporation of identified trends or changes into the curriculum, in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum, and serves in either a direct or consulting role during course development, updating, and maintenance. The APD meets regularly with the School/College leadership (Associate Dean and/or Dean) to ensure that the program aligns with University and School/College goals and priorities.

Essential Functions:

Candidates will be evaluated for their level of proficiency and potential (for excellence) in teaching, scholarship, and service. The main expectations of this position include:

Teaching

• Teach and develop online or onsite courses in the following areas: biological psychology, history and philosophy of psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, research design and analysis, senior project. Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
• Create an inclusive and positive learning environment for diverse learners.
• Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
• Adhere to the National University’s academic integrity policy.

Scholarship

• Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
• Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth.
• Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.

Service

• Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
• Serve on committees at the program, department, school, or/and university level and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
• Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D.) in psychology required.
• Specialization in research/experimental psychology preferred.
• Demonstrated or potential for excellence in teaching (and/or program management).
• Demonstrated or potential for excellence in scholarship.
• Demonstrated or potential for excellence in exemplary service at the professional, university, School/Department, and/or community level.

Special conditions of employment include:

• Background check required.
• Travel is required at least once annually to attend the annual Commencement ceremony (if held onsite).

For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following by April 14, 2025:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vita
• A statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body.
• Evidence of teaching excellence, if applicable.

Location: Remote

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.