Cognition and Emotion Adjunct Faculty (non-tenure) or Full time, Tenure Track Institute Faculty in the Wright Institute's Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology ProgramPosition Title: Cognition and Emotion Adjunct Faculty (non-tenure) or Full time, Tenure Track Institute Faculty
Department: Clinical PsyD Psychology Program
Location: Wright Institute, 2728 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA
Academic Term:
- For Adjunct: Winter Term, Wednesdays 9-12 and 1-4 (January – April)
- For Full time Institute Faculty (September 1 – June 30): Fall (13 weeks), Winter (13 weeks), and Spring (10 weeks) Trimesters
Qualifications: A doctoral degree emphasizing scientific expertise and/or research experience in the areas of cognition and/or affective bases of behavior. (See below.)
Salary: $3,683 - $8,165. Competitive, based on years of experience.
Position Overview:
The Cognition and Emotion instructor will be responsible for teaching a fundamental component of the Foundations Series within the Clinical Psychology Program at the Wright Institute. Primary topics include first-, second-, and third-person perspective, perception, attention, conscious and unconscious processes, affect and emotion, interoception, prediction, language, memory, emotion-memory interactions, mental representation, and feelings-as-information in decision-making. Fundamental cognitive and affective processes are seen as potential transdiagnostic mechanisms in understanding psychological dysfunction. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific aspects of cognitive and affective bases of behavior, focusing on the adaptation of this discipline-specific knowledge toward the biopsychosocial practice of clinical psychology.
Instructors seeking a full-time, tenured track faculty position and are also qualified and interested in teaching a year-long sequence of courses including research methods, statistics, tests and measurements, and a course involving the guidance of doctoral students in preparing a pre-dissertation prospectus are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants for full-time faculty who can chair dissertation committees is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain updated course curriculum, develop rubrics for determining student achievement, and maintain a syllabus in our web-based portal that includes reading/multimedia lists, weekly student expectations and class lecture topics
- Annually teach two sections of the Cognition and Emotion course and for those seeking full-time, teaching one section each of the Research Methods, Statistics, Tests and Measures, and Prospectus Development courses. Full-time faculty are expected to teach a total of 8 courses per academic year. Confer with other section instructors to ensure consistency in course topics (not content).
- Student Engagement: Foster an engaging and supportive learning environment, encouraging student participation and facilitating discussions that enhance understanding of the material.
- Evaluation: Providing timely student feedback in order to support student success. Customize and administer our template course evaluation forms to provide feedback regarding student achievement.
- Advising: Offer academic advising and support to students, assisting them in their professional and academic development.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other faculty members to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive educational experience for students.
- Community: Participate in the program governance committees, orientation, admissions interviews, faculty meetings
Qualifications:
- Education: Ph.D. in cognitive or affective psychology or those holding another doctoral degree and who can demonstrate expertise (research, publications, presentations, organizational involvement) in the area of cognition and emotion psychology.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in teaching at the graduate level.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
- Commitment: Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the below application including the following:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter detailing their teaching philosophy and relevant experience.
- Three references
Application Deadline: December 15, 2024
Contact Information: Cassandra Dilosa, cdilosa@wi.edu