Assistant Clinical Professor

Job Description SummaryUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT COLLEGE PARK has as an opening for an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track), professional track faculty member in Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.Organization's Summary Statement:The University of Maryland’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master’s program is a nationally ranked IO Master’s program. The UMD IO Master’s program affords opportunities to students inside and outside the classroom through: courses focused on building applied skills, student mentorship, special interest workshops and webinars, and the chance to grow applied skills through experiential opportunities. There are three principles that guide the UMD IO Master’s program: collaborative culture, growth and development, and diversity. The foci of the faculty are to: help students fully engage in the scientist/practitioner model, develop applied and practical skills, and uphold the importance of community. Applicants can view a full description of the Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology program at Maryland at https://iop.umd.edu/.RESPONSIBILITIES The UMD IO Master’s program welcomes applicants who have a strong desire to teach, contribute to student development, and participate in and lead program development initiatives. Primary faculty responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Teaching in the UMD IO Master’s program• Course design and development• Participation in expanding and implementing of program initiatives, such as certifications• Student development• Assisting in establishing partnerships with local organizations• Attending events hosted by the UMD IO Master’s program, such as new student orientation, graduation events, program networking socials, etc.The UMD IO Master’s program has approximately 25-30 students in each cohort, with two cohorts accepted a year. Classes are taught along two modalities: 1) fully online live, synchronous classes; and 2) hybrid model, such that half of the required course hours are taught in-person and half are taught online though the learning management system. Courses are taught year-round on a 12-week term calendar, with in-person classes taking place on the College Park campus. If the department has available courses in a semester, the faculty member may also have the opportunity, if desired, to teach undergraduate students, for up to two additional courses a year. This position begins with a one-year 12-month appointment subject to renewal based on performance and funding. Following the successful completion of the initial contract, contracts may be expanded to a three-year appointment. The position is available at 80% FTE.We are particularly interested in applicants who have expertise in:• Fundamentals of business• Training and development• Performance management• Organizational change and development• Foundational and advanced quantitative methods• Applied research methodsRequired Minimum Qualifications:The i...