Description

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

Position Name: Assistant Professor – Sport and Performance Psychology (Online/Remote)

Classification: Exempt, benefitted

FTE: Full-time

Work Hours: Variable due to online nature of program. Generally, 9a-3p PST M-F, with remainder on evenings or weekends.

ABOUT UWS

University of Western States (UWS) offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidence-informed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client. The university is at the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought. We encourage you to apply if you believe you have a combination of education and experience to meet the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the university.

Learn more about us by visiting our website at https://www.uws.edu/.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid and employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year. Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment. Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members. Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY

The assistant professor in the Sport and Performance Psychology program is responsible for teaching 12 credits per academic term (3 courses), which may include academic, mentorship, or dissertation courses with students pursuing graduate degrees in sport and performance psychology, clinical mental health counseling, or both. The administrative load includes oversight of ongoing curriculum design, development, and assessment, as well as supporting accreditation goals, and committee participation. The candidate for this position must be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and be listed on the CMPC Registry of Approved Mentors in order to serve in a mentorship role to both master’s and doctoral level students.  In addition, the candidate must be able to oversee student research as a dissertation chair.

Requirements

Education & Training: Doctoral degree demonstrating training in Sport and Performance Psychology, Counseling, or related field (e.g., Physical Education, Kinesiology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Education) from an accredited institution; Evidence of completed research. Graduate education in sport and performance psychology is preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Current Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC); Listed on the AASP Registry of Approved Mentors by the date of initial employment; Current membership and participation in appropriate state, regional, and national professional organizations appropriate to professional identity.

Experience: Prior experience teaching applied sport and performance psychology subject matter; Experience providing mental skills interventions in a variety of settings; Evidence of published or presented scholarly work; Experience with curriculum design, development, and assessment.

APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS:

To apply, visit our website at: https://www.uws.edu/about/employment/. Click on the large orange button and follow the prompts. You may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume and the names and contact information of three professional references. Official transcripts from prior institutions of higher learning must be received prior to offer being extended to the finalist. University of Western States conducts background checks for the finalist or finalists of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type.

University of Western States is an equal opportunity employer.