Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology

National Louis University•Wheeling, IL

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About The Position

The National College of Education of National Louis University (NLU) is pleased to announce its search for an Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology and seeks nominations and applications. This is a full-time, renewable Professional Practice track position (non-tenure) The School Psychology Program is a NASP-accredited program in the dynamic Chicago area. The School Psychology Program focuses on preparing school psychologist practitioners in contemporary roles as problem solvers who use direct and indirect research-based interventions to improve outcomes for all PK-12 students. NLU’s National College of Education understands that serving PreK-12 students as teachers and school leaders is a calling, a commitment, and a career. Our unique style of partnership with students at all levels—from new teacher preparation to advanced professional programs to doctoral degrees—guides all we do as we create today’s teachers and tomorrow’s leaders. Our programs are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Graduates frequently cite the National College of Education’s top quality professors, convenient locations, flexible course offerings and affordability. Most of all, the commitment to “real world” progressive education is unparalleled. NCE graduates make a difference. Our educators are found in 40% of Illinois public schools and 75% of Chicago Public Schools, collectively impacting the lives of 60,000 students each year. At NCE, our commitment to learning includes ourselves. We have recently created four new programs and evolved an additional 21 programs to more appropriately address the needs of today’s educators. You are: A Change Leader. You are an accomplished PreK-12 educator with a passion for developing students and teachers to their fullest potential. You are an experienced leader who has successfully guided schools and/or district through change. You are a constructive partner who leads the work that needs to be done and advocates for high quality education. You are a veteran educator attracted to university teaching as a new career step and a new level of positive influence on American education. You are deeply motivated by a desire to work in a learning community that is preparing the next generation of life-changing leaders. You will: Model and Support Research. You believe in the power of practitioner researchers. You will draw upon current research to inform your instruction. You will use your research agenda to model research methodologies for our candidates. You will support our candidates as they become research practitioners. You are ready to: Make an Impact. Each and every day, this program changes lives. You want to be a part of NCE’s societally impactful leadership as an educator preparation institution. You are someone who will always look for creative ways for students to earn success. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together and you are inspired by the opportunity to work collaboratively with other educational leaders to optimize our impact together.

Requirements

A doctorate or specialist School Psychology or closely related field– with priority given to graduates of APA- and/or NASP-approved School Psychology programs
Candidates must hold a license in School Psychology or be license-eligible through the Illinois State Board of Education
Extensive experience in addressing the academic needs of PK-12 students through research-based practices either as a practitioner or as a graduate educator
Demonstrated experience in MTSS service delivery in PK-12 settings

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree specifically in School Psychology
A record of excellent teaching skills at the university leve
Experience including strong supervision and mentorship skills to school psychology graduate students
The ability to develop and maintain positive collaborative relationships with ﬁeld supervisors across the region
Nationally Certified School Psychology (NCSP) status
Three or more years of employment in PK-12 settings

Responsibilities

The Assistant/Associate Professor will take a leadership role in teaching courses in the School Psychology Program with a focus on courses in academic, behavioral, social emotional intervention and assessment
advising Ed.S. students
providing service to the School Psychology profession and the National College of Education
The successful candidate will focus on teaching with field supervision and service requirements included in job responsibilities.