The Department of Counseling, Psychology and Special Education in Duquesne University’s School of Education invite applications for a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor in School Psychology position. Salary and terms of appointment are commensurate with a non- tenure track position 12-month salary, vacation, and benefits package.
Responsibilities for the clinical assistant professor position primarily include field site development and oversight, supervision of graduate practicum and internship experiences, face- to-face teaching in the master’s in child psychology, PsyD School Psychology, and PhD School Psychology Programs, program development, and service to the University.
Duquesne University’s School of Education faculty share a distinct identity manifested through Educational Leadership, Scholarship for Schools and a Spiritan tradition of caring. Both the School Psychology PhD and PsyD Programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Graduates meet the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s criteria for licensure as a psychologist and certification as a school psychologist in Pennsylvania. Duquesne University is a private university that serves nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is located on an attractive campus on a bluff within blocks of Downtown Pittsburgh. To learn more about Duquesne University, please visit our website at www.duq.edu.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have training relevant to school psychology, be license eligible for independent practice, and be eligible for certification as a school psychologist. Preferred candidates currently hold school psychology certification and a license to practice psychology, have three years of experience as a professional school psychologist or a professional psychologist in relevant community settings, have a strong professional identity as a school psychologist, and have earned a doctoral degree in school psychology from an APA-accredited program. Additionally, university-level teaching and leadership experiences are favorable. The Program is committed to enhancing the culture of the School of Education by continuing to increase the diversity of our faculty, programs, and curricula.
Application Instructions:
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region’s HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Applicants should submit: a) a letter of application reflecting qualifications, interests and how you might support and contribute to the university mission; b) a curriculum vitae; c) transcripts of academic work; and d) at least three letters of recommendation to the attention of Dr. Tammy Hughes, Chair of the Department of Counseling, Psychology and Special Education at: http://apply.interfolio.com/40915.
Appointment for the clinical assistant professor position in school psychology begins on or after May 1, 2017. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To learn more about Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education in the School of Education, please visit: http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/education/academic-departments/counseling-psychology-and-special-education.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.