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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in School Psychology

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Position Title Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in School Psychology Job Posting Number 20190070FAC Job Location San Marcos Department Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych Position Description

The School Psychology Program at Texas State University seeks an energetic colleague to join our five full-time faculty members for a tenure track, open rank position.

Texas State University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution of nearly 39,000 students located along the beautiful San Marcos River in San Marcos, TX, which is midway between Austin and San Antonio. Established in 1969, Texas State’s school psychology program offers comprehensive training and preparation of school psychologists. The program is approved by both the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the International School Psychology Association (ISPA), and the on-campus clinic provides supervised training for assessment for autism, learning disabilities and other conditions.

This position involves teaching, research, service, and program support in a NASP-approved Specialist in School Psychology program. Preferences include teaching and research experience in the practice of school psychology with diverse students, including English language learners. Other duties will include program leadership, supervision of practica and internship, student advisement and mentoring, maintaining an active research program, and service to the program, department, and university.

For additional information about the School Psychology program and the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology, please visit www.txstate.edu/clas.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
• Applicant must have doctoral degree (conferred on or before August 1, 2019) from a recognized school psychology program approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) or accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Applicant must be eligible for Texas licensure as a psychologist and a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). Also required is a theoretical orientation consistent with broadly defined school mental health service programs.
• Applicant must have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in scholarly activity as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc.

Required qualifications for Associate Professor and Professor ranks:
• Applicant must have doctoral degree from a recognized school psychology program approved by National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) or accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Applicant must be eligible for Texas licensure as a psychologist and a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). Also required is a theoretical orientation consistent with broadly defined school mental health service programs.
• Applicant must have a sustained record of excellence in scholarly activity as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc. commensurate with rank.
• Applicant must demonstrate consistent excellence in teaching at the university level.
•To be eligible for hire at the associate professor or professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the department. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on University and department established standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
• Demonstrated potential for securing external funding for research.
• Potential for success in advising, recruiting, and teaching graduate students in school psychology.
• At least two years of experience in PK-12 schools with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
• Demonstration of the potential for service to the department and university.
• Successful teaching experience of school psychology courses for diverse classrooms in university settings.
• Experience conducting Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments, working in university-based clinics, proficiency in Spanish, experience working with English Language Learners including Spanish-speaking students, demonstration of cultural competence.

Preferred qualifications for Associate Professor and Professor ranks:
• Experience securing external funding for research.
• Experience with advising, recruiting, and teaching graduate students in school psychology.
• At least two years of experience in PK-12 schools with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
• Evidence of sustained leadership in service to the department, university, and profession.
• Experience conducting Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments, working in university-based clinics, proficiency in Spanish, experience working with English Language Learners including Spanish-speaking students, demonstration of cultural competence.
• Successful teaching experience of school psychology courses for diverse classrooms in university settings.

Application Procedures

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/23691.

To assure full consideration, please submit the following by December 1, 2018:
• A letter of application expressing your intent to apply for the position and a detailed and supported explanation of how you meet the required and preferred qualifications for this position. The letter should include a detailed explanation of your research interests as well as a plan for your future work.
• Current curriculum vita.
• Two scholarly writing samples.
• List of the names, telephone numbers, addresses and emails of three references. Letters of recommendation will be required prior to interviews.
• Unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Proposed Start Date Fall 2019 Open Date Review Date 12/01/2018 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Legal Notices

Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.


Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.


Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link http://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/23691 Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Examples of Recent Publications
  4. Examples of Recent Publications #2
  5. Transcripts (all in one document)
Optional Documents
  1. Additional Document
  2. DD 214/DD1300
  3. Veteran's Preference

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building.  As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.  A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College).  With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.  In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff.  Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support.  For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million.  The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection.  Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. 

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

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Location
601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States

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