23-68 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology
Job description
Join a vibrant campus equity-minded community of equity-minded educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Educational Foundations and Policy Studies in the College of Education and Social Work invites applicants for the full-time, Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. This is a search for 2 appointments: beginning August 2023 (one potentially beginning January 2023).
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The Department of Educational Foundations and Policy Studies is dedicated to fostering the development of educators with the requisite critical consciousness and pedagogical skills to act as public intellectuals; citizen-teachers capable of creating pedagogical spaces and practices that are relevant, impactful, and liberating for their students.
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses that may be offered in-person, online, on/off campus, hybrid, or hyflex in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. The ideal candidate’s experience, expertise, and specialized training will serve to strengthen departments on and off campus efforts. The faculty member will collaborate with other departmental faculty and staff to ensure student success. The incumbent will complete a distance education training program within the first two years of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Teach up to four undergraduate and/or graduate level courses per semester within the area of Educational Psychology. Additional courses within area of specialization may be assigned based on departmental needs.- Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, and publications.
- Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
- Mentor, advise, and supervise students.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ph. D or Ed. D in Educational Psychology or related discipline. (ABD may be considered with firm completion date).
- Record of academic scholarship.
- Teaching experience at K-12 and/or college level.
- Specialization in approaches to educational psychology grounded in critical theory, critical pedagogy or transformative education; or
- Experience teaching diverse students of diverse backgrounds.
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin December 2022 and continue until the positions have been filled.
Finalist must successfully complete an interview process, teaching demonstration, and research presentation. Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists.
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:
Cover letter- Curriculum vitae
- List of three references with contact information
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required at a later date)
- Diversity statement (See below)
West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom and research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Benefits available to permanent, full time faculty (including temporary, full time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or permanent, part time faculty (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) scheduled to work at least 50% of full time.
MEDICAL COVERAGE – effective with date of hire
Faculty members may enroll in Highmark Preferred Provider Organization (PPOBlue). Newly hired employees pay 18% of coverage cost. Continuation of 18% cost for PPO Blue is contingent on participation in wellness program with non-participants paying 28% of coverage cost.
For employees hired on or after July 1, 2013 – if spouse is eligible for coverage under their own employer's plan, they are required to enroll in their own employer's plan as their primary coverage as a condition for eligibility for secondary coverage under the State System plan.
- PPOBlue – Plan from Highmark Blue Shield includes in-network office visits with co-payments and services at 100% with network deductible of $400 single / $800 family and no coinsurance; deductible of $800 single / $1,600 family and 20% coinsurance applied to out-of-network providers.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE
Prescription drug coverage is included as part of the medical coverage, administered by Highmark Blue Shield and includes both retail and mail-order pharmacy coverage. Co-payments of $10 (generic), $30 (brand name formulary) and $50 (brand name non-formulary) for retail.
FACULTY HEALTH AND WELFARE COVERAGE
Administered by the Faculty Health and Welfare Fund for dental and vision benefits. Benefits are funded through employer contributions.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Pay for select medical and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis through payroll deductions. The Medical Reimbursement Account includes a debit card for immediate access.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
Term life policy provided by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for permanent faculty members is based on one-time salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
VOLUNTARY LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
VOLUNTARY GROUP LIFE & PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Optional Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for eligible faculty members and their family, with premium contributions made through payroll deduction. Maximum employee coverage is five times annual salary up to $500,000.
RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS (choose one):
Defined Benefit Plan* - State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
Retirement income is based on a fixed formula that considers your years of service, age, and final average salary. The retirement benefit amount for vested participants is guaranteed and not affected by the investment earnings of the plan. Participants are 100% vested after 10 years of service (5 years if enrolled prior to January 1st, 2011). Visit the SERS website http://www.sers.pa.gov for more information.
OR
Defined Contribution Plan - Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
Retirement income from the ARP plan is determined by your account balance at the time of retirement, which is comprised of your employee contributions (5% of salary), the State System contributions (9.29% of salary) and any investment earnings based on the performance of the investments you choose. Participants are 100% vested from date of enrollment. Employees may enroll in any of the three available vendors, Fidelity, TIAA-CREF or VALIC.
- The Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is a defined benefit plan for Pennsylvania's public school employees. If you are a current member of PSERS, the State System is able to continue your enrollment in PSERS or you may elect SERS and opt for multiple service which combines service in both SERS and PSERS to receive a single retirement benefit, or you may enroll in the ARP plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education faculty members have the option to contribute additional pre-tax funds for retirement. You can choose either or both a 403(b) plan (Tax Sheltered Annuity) and/or the 457 plan (Deferred Compensation). Roth 457 after-tax pay option is also available.
STATE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) is a confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems. This program is administered by the Commonwealth's Office of Administration who has contracted with United Behavioral Health (UBH) to provide SEAP services. Employees and family members are entitled to up to three (3) counseling sessions at no charge. SEAP's phone number is 1-800-692-7459.
TUITION WAIVER
- Faculty members are entitled to a total waiver at any of the 14 State System universities
- Spouse or same-sex domestic partner is entitled to a total waiver at the university where the faculty member is employed up to the first undergraduate degree
- Children including children of same-sex domestic partner are entitled to a total waiver at the university where the faculty member is employed; 50% waiver at State System universities other than at the university where faculty member is employed. This waiver is up to the first undergraduate degree or until they reach age 25.
SICK LEAVE
- Permanent faculty members accrue 15 days leave for each academic year of service
- Permanent part-time faculty members accrue leave on a pro-rated basis
- Temporary faculty members appointed full-time for one academic year accrue and may use 15 days leave during academic year
- Temporary faculty members appointed full-time for one academic semester accrue and may use 7.5 days leave during the semester
- Temporary part-time faculty members accrue one day of leave per semester
This summary highlights the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Health Program and Health and Welfare Fund for State System faculty members covered by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) collective bargaining agreement. The benefits described are available to most faculty; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
Information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. For additional information concerning these benefits, contact your human resources office. Questions on health and welfare fund benefits should be addressed to the Faculty Health and Welfare Fund. Additional information is also available at http://www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/Pages/unit_info.aspx?q=apscuf . Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change.
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