Assistant Professor of Psychology (School Psychology)

202200115F

Assistant Professor

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dept of Psychology and Philosophy

09/08/2022

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/32613

Dr. Ramona Noland

Search Committee Chair
Box 2447
Huntsville, TX 77341

936-294-4310

noland@shsu.edu

The Department of Psychology and Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its NASP-approved specialist program in School Psychology to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. Duties will include graduate teaching various courses associated with the Specialist in School Psychology Program as well as the opportunity to assume other psychology-related instructional areas as needed, undergraduate teaching in areas of expertise, supervising field-based practical experiences and advising and mentoring students.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the academic community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued, and inclusiveness is practiced. The college welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community.

Research and applied interests are open. Successful candidates are required to hold a Doctoral degree in School Psychology from an APA-accredited and/or NASP-approved program by the time of appointment, be eligible for licensure as both a Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and demonstrate evidence of or strong potential for, scholarship in areas relevant to school psychology. ABD will be considered, but the Doctoral degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

The preferred candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience as a school psychologist practitioner and the potential for acquiring extramural funding. Candidates must be committed to a student-centered approach and passionate about working with a diverse student population.

Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX, in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas, approximately one hour north of the ethnically and culturally diverse Houston metropolitan area. SHSU is classified as a “Doctoral University: High Research Activity” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.

The application will require the following materials:· Letter of interest· Statement of research interests· Statement of teaching interests and philosophy· Statement of diversity and inclusion, specifically addressing qualifications and strategies for engaging all students at SHSU. Click on the demographics tab at https://www.shsu.edu/dept/institutional-effectiveness/fbenrollment for information about the demographics of the SHSU student population.· Full curriculum vita· One or two representative publications (submitted under “Writing Samples”)· Three letters of recommendation. For ABD applicants, one letter must be from the dissertation director confirming that the Ph.D. requirements will be met by August 16, 2023.· Transcripts for all graduate education (applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for initialscreening; however, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required for credential review prior to hiring)
Additional materials may be requested throughout the consideration process.Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Direct inquiries to:Ramona M. Noland, Ph.D., NCSP, LSSPSearch Committee Chairnoland@shsu.edu936-294-4310

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