General Description: The Postdoctoral Fellowship in the School Psychology Program at the University of South Florida aims to provide supervised postdoctoral experiences in teaching and research. This Fellowship will provide the opportunity to gain experience and mentoring in teaching graduate level courses and providing clinical supervision for practica in the APA-Accredited/NASP Approved School Psychology Program. Potential courses to be taught include those in the area of academic assessment and intervention, instructional design, behavior theory and learning, school- based practica, and possibly seminars that align with the postdoctoral fellow’s areas of interest and expertise. In addition, the Fellowship will provide the opportunity to participate in self-selected research projects and initiatives both within the School Psychology Program and with other University of South Florida research projects.
The School Psychology Program includes five core faculty members and offers degree programs at the Ed.S. and Ph.D. levels. The program reflects a scientist-practitioner training philosophy in preparing school psychologists who emphasize evidence-based practices within an ecological problem-solving framework. The program has a strong tradition of inquiry and scholarship, quality teaching and mentoring, commitment to diversity, and service to colleagues within the College, University, P-12 schools, and professional associations. The School Psychology Program receives approximately $20 million in funding each year (IES, SAMHSA, U.S. Department of Education, Florida Department of Education). Faculty in the School Psychology Program direct and/or collaborate with research institutes, projects and initiatives in the following areas:
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, Early Warning Systems, Program Evaluation- Institute for School Reform
- Positive Behavior Supports, Florida AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) – Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences
- Pediatric School Psychology, including collaborating with faculty in the USF Morsani College of Medicine, All Children’s Hospital, and other community agencies
- School Mental Health Services Partnership, including innovations in positive psychology and supporting adolescents in accelerated curricula- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Vulnerable and At-Risk Students: Improving Trajectories for Youth—Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
For more information about the School Psychology Program please visit our website at http://www.coedu.usf.edu/schoolpsych/
Dates of Service: Fall 2017 – Summer 2018 (exact start date in July or early August negotiable). Note: this Fellowship is approved and funded for up to a two-year period of time.
Qualifications:
- Earned Doctoral Degree in School Psychology or Related Area
- Strong desire to gain advanced experience in teaching and research in a Research I University
- Interest in participating in research projects in one or more of the areas identified above
- Interest in pursuing a career in a university setting
- Training/expertise in academic assessment and interventions, within a problem-solving framework for school psychology service delivery
Compensation:
- Salary: $50 – 60K annually, commensurate with qualifications
- Health Benefits, Paid Leave, Sick Days, Basic Life Insurance
See: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/human-resources/pdfs/benefits/postdoc-guide.pdf for details regarding Postdoctoral Fellowship benefits.
About the University of South Florida:
The University of South Florida System has three separately accredited institutions: USF, USF St. Petersburg, and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The USF System serves more than 49,500 students (42,800 at USF Tampa). The USF System has an annual budget of $1.7 billion. The USF System’s innovation and economic development efforts generate more than $400 million in statewide economic impact each year. The USF System was awarded $458.5 million in contracts and grants in fiscal year 2016.
The University of South Florida (Tampa) is a high-impact, research intensive, global university dedicated to student success and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. USF Tampa is one of 40 public research universities nationwide with very high research activity and designated as community engaged by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. USF Tampa is listed as a top 50 public university in the most recently published Top American Research Universities report.
The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)/Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is ranked 78 in “Best Education Schools” and 36 in “Best Online Programs” in US News and World Report. The College has 2,444 enrolled students in bachelor’s, master’s, Ed.S., Ph.D., and Ed.D. degree programs. With more than 13,500 education degrees awarded, the College of Education has graduated the second largest number of educators in Florida over the last 10 years. Current active external grants and contracts in the College total over $24 million. For more information, please visit the College website at http://www.coedu.usf.edu.
The Department of Educational and Psychological Studies is housed in the College of Education. The Department has 6 programs: School Psychology, Educational Psychology, Educational Measurement and Research, Instructional Technology, Exercise Science, and Social Foundation. The Department has 32 full-time faculty members and offers degree programs at the M.A., Ed.S., and Ph.D. levels.
Application Process:
By March 15th, 2017, please electronically send the application materials listed below to:
Dr. George M. Batsche
Coordinator of Graduate Programs in School Psychology
Batsche@usf.edu
813-391-0612
Application Materials
1. Letter stating interest in the position and the reason for the application.
2. The applicant’s areas of interest- teaching and research.
3. The applicant’s professional goals for the Postdoctoral Fellowship period. 4. Contact information for three (3) professional references.