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Title: Visiting Assistant Professor

Department Org: Educational Psychology - 101720

Employee Classification: F3 - Faculty 9 Month Non AAUP

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: Main Campus - Academic

Job Description:

The Department of Educational Studies in the Judith Herb College of Education at The University of Toledo is seeking a three-year visiting assistant professor of Educational Psychology. The Educational Psychology program is home to two advanced degrees: an MEd in Educational Psychology and a PhD in Foundations of Education: Educational Psychology emphasis and partners with the Teacher Education department to offer undergraduate coursework preparing future teachers.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educational psychology. Additionally, the candidate is expected to collaborate within the program, the department, and the university in related duties which may include local service obligations, program assessment, curriculum and recruiting. The candidate will be encouraged to develop or maintain a line of scholarly inquiry leading to publications in peer reviewed journals and work with the Herb Innovation Center for opportunities to develop professional relationships and actively pursue grants in the field.

Applicants must log into utoledo.edu/jobs to upload the following:
• A letter of interest which includes the applicant’s philosophy of teaching;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness; and
• A list of 3-5 professional references (names, titles/positions held, institutional affiliations, phone numbers and email addresses).

Review of applications will begin on March 18, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The position start date is August 2024. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Edward Janak, Department Chair, at edward.janak@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4114.

The vision of the Judith Herb College of Education at the University of Toledo is shaping the future of education for an ever-changing world. Its mission is to prepare educators, instructional leaders, and scholars who are capable of constructing and sustaining effective learning environments through the development and practice of innovative educational theories and pedagogical approaches.

The University of Toledo’s Department of Educational Studies recognizes that colonialism is ongoing in our society; we acknowledge that the region of Ohio in which the University sits on the ancestral homelands of the Odawa, Seneca and Erie and as well as places of trade of indigenous peoples, including the Anishinaabe (Ojibwa, Pottawatomi), Eel River, Lenape, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Miami, Munsee, Peoria, Piankashaw, Shawnee, Wea and Wyandot. As a steward of public lands, it is our responsibility to understand the history of the land, the peoples who came before us, and their continuing ties to this place.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Successful applicants will possess the following:
• Earned doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Educational Psychology or a closely related field earned by the position start date; and
• Demonstrated teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
• Teaching experience with diverse populations;
• Teaching/advising experience with both undergraduate and graduate students;
• Expertise and/or successful experience in both face-to-face and online instruction using a variety of media; and/or
• A clear research agenda or record of successful scholarship which may include soliciting/securing external funds for research, training, and/or program development.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.