Assistant or Associate Professor, School Psychology Program (3341)

Idaho State University•Pocatello, ID

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University school psychology program is the only school psychology program in Idaho. Thus, school psychology faculty are instrumental in shaping the practice of school psychology in Idaho. This position will have teaching, research and scholarship, and service responsibilities in the Master and Educational Specialist programs in School Psychology. This position also participates in advising, recruiting and other student and College support functions. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester including practicum seminar/supervision, research/scholarship, and service responsibilities (e.g., supporting candidates’ portfolio development and defense) in the School Psychology Program. Also, he or she will participate in advising, recruiting, and performing other college support functions. Due to an ongoing multiple year grant, there is potential for summer and grant related work. Currently there are only two faculty members serving in the School Psychology Program. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) accreditation board recommended three full-time faculty members for each accredited school psychology program. Thus, as a NASP fully approved unit, there is an urgent need to recruit a new faculty member to serve our Master’s and Educational Specialist programs in School Psychology. This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in School Psychology or related field (ABD will be considered)
Ability to teach school psychology courses
Ability to advise graduate students and guide student research projects
Strong written and verbal skills
A record of scholarly accomplishment commensurate with levels
Valid U.S. work authorization

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching school psychology related courses (e.g., psycho-diagnosis, legal and ethical issues in school psychology, consultation in schools, practicum in school psychology)
Advise graduate students and guide student research projects
Experience teaching in on-line, distance, or virtual environments
Content-area certification
Record of scholarly productivity and grant submission/grant work

Responsibilities

Teach three courses per semester including practicum seminar/supervision
Conduct research and scholarship
Fulfill service responsibilities (e.g., supporting candidates’ portfolio development and defense) in the School Psychology Program
Participate in advising graduate students
Participate in recruiting students for the program
Perform other college support functions