Texas Tech University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Psychology/School Psychology for an academic year tenure-track position starting in August 2017. The School Psychology Specialization of the Educational Psychology Program is seeking a qualified individual to join a productive faculty that includes scientist practitioners of School Psychology.
The College of Education at Texas Tech University is recognized as an emerging national leader in high- quality and innovative educator preparation. We are growing rapidly as we recruit gifted and entrepreneurial faculty who are committed to results-based education enacted in partnership with schools, agencies, and communities across Texas and the nation. The work of the College is deeply rooted in authentic partnerships that provide guidance in producing the measurably best educators and providing services that add significant value to those we serve.
The School Psychology Specialization of the Educational Psychology Program emphasizes the design, implementation, and investigation of evidence-based prevention and intervention practices, especially Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to address student learning, social-emotional development, behavioral performance, instructional methodology, school practices, and classroom management for all P-12 students. The School Psychology Specialization partners with area rural school districts, The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research, and medical/clinical settings to support intervention and mental health services, which offer unique opportunities for practicum and internship supervision, applied research, and support of diverse populations.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
- a doctorate in school psychology, educational psychology with a specialization in school psychology, or another field of psychology with specialized training in school psychology;
- credentials allowing for licensure as a specialist in school psychology in the State of Texas;
- demonstrated ability to conduct research in school psychology;
- evidence of an established scholarly record that warrants appointment if at the rank of associate; and
- a commitment to serving diverse populations.
Preference will be given to candidates with degrees from NASP and/or APA accredited programs, licensure or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Texas, certification or eligibility for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, public school experience, demonstrated ability to publish research in school psychology, and graduate teaching experience.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include:
- Teaching School Psychology Specialization graduate courses
- Conducting research that meaningfully contributes to the field and practice
- Supervising student research and practice in a manner that promotes their synthesis
- Obtaining external funding to support research and practice
- Contributing to the advancement of specialization and program goals, including accreditation and advanced internship development through service
- Partnering with local and area school districts to ensure meaningful research, teaching, and practice
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual- career couples.
Interested candidates should submit application materials online at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Please include your curriculum vitae, copied graduate transcripts and a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, email address, and a letter of application. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Requisition #9766BR.
For more details about TTU or the College of Education, visit http://www.ttu.edu and http://www.educ.ttu.edu. For more information contact Dr. Tara Stevens at tara.stevens@ttu.edu.