The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for an open rank, full-time tenure track position in the Child, Family, and School Psychology (CFSP) program within the Department of Teaching and Learning Sciences. This 9-month position begins on September 1, 2020.

We are seeking a colleague who is passionate about developing bold leaders and strong practitioners. Our program is dedicated to preparing professionals who are capable of promoting equitable access for children and their families in the areas of learning, behavior, and mental health. Our students learn to provide supports in schools, homes, and communities for individuals aged birth-21. A strong candidate will model educational and social equity through meaningful teaching, service, and scholarship activities. Our Department emphasizes the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, multicultural sensitivity, social justice, and competence. It is expected that the individual who fills this position will promote the University's vision to be a great private university dedicated to the public good and the College's mission to be a force for positive change.

DU boasts a high level of research activity and enrolls approximately 12,000 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and professional preparation programs. DU, the oldest and largest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region, is located in the city of Denver. Situated in this vibrant metropolitan community, DU is committed to building and sustaining a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and to promoting Inclusive Excellence throughout the organization. Our CFSP Program aligns with the philosophy and mission of DU and MCE to train global leaders who employ innovative and effective approaches to advance learning, development, and wellness throughout the lifespan. Our Program emphasizes the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, multicultural sensitivity, and competence.

General Summary

A successful candidate will model educational and social equity through contributions to scholarly research, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching in the MA, EdS, and PhD programs, and involvement in community-engaged service. We expect candidates to demonstrate a solid understanding of statistical and research methods, developmental, psychological, and learning theories, general and special education, and legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice. Professional competency in program evaluation, assessment, prevention, intervention, and consultation with family, school and community professionals is also anticipated. The EdS and the PhD Program are accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The PhD program recently received accreditation on contingency by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Essential Functions

Scholarship: Engage in research and scholarship endeavors in their discipline.
Teaching: Teach CFSP practica and theory courses.
Service: Provide institutional and community service (program, college, and/or university committees, and community-engaged service).

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in School Psychology or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Experience working in or with clinical settings with P-12 schools (e.g., practica, internship, employment).
• Demonstration or promise of grant acquisition and funding.
• A research record commiserate with rank.
• A commitment to inclusive excellence, equity, and access in education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional School Psychologist licensure at the start of the appointment.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level that includes knowledge of a variety of teaching methods, approaches, and/or curricular perspectives that effectively engage diverse populations and learning styles.
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of cognitive, academic, social-emotional, executive functioning, and early childhood assessments.
• Knowledge of general and special education.
• Knowledge of development of populations ages birth through 21.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by December 16, 2019.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Inquiries about this position can be made to the search chair, Dr. Maria Riva at General questions regarding the application or recruitment process may be directed

Salary Range
Salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, clinical and teaching experiences, and evidence of scholarship with directions for future research
2. Curriculum vitae
3. One-page commitment to diversity statement on how the applicants research and teaching specifically address issues of social justice and inclusive excellence in school psychology
4. Copies of 2 recently published or seminal peer-reviewed articles
5. List of 3 individuals who can serve as professional references

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.