The Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University announces a tenure track, Associate/Full Professor position within an APA-accredited School Psychology Program. The specific area of research expertise for this position is open; however, we seek applicants with an established and fundable programmatic line of research that contributes significantly to child psychology/ the profession of school psychology. The successful applicant will join a team of nationally recognized faculty with expertise in diversity science and a record of external funding to support their research and outreach activities. Applicants should have well-defined programs of research, demonstrated expertise or promise in obtaining extramural funding, and evidence of dedication to high-quality graduate teaching and mentoring. The program and college are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
The School Psychology Program (http://spsy.tamu.edu) is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology (http://epsy.tamu.edu), along with programs in Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Special Education, Bilingual/ESL Education, Research, Measurement, and Statistics, and Learning Sciences. The department and university provide a stimulating and supportive environment for research, teaching, and programmatic funding with a strong value on collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Bryan/College Station is a diverse community of 250,000 residents that offers a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities and is convenient to major metropolitan areas.
Responsibilities
1. Maintain a coherent and productive program of research that will impact the child psychology/ the profession of school psychology
2. Maintain publication activity in high-quality journals.
3. Supervise graduate student research.
4. Seek and secure external funding to support research, personnel preparation, and/or outreach.
5. Provide professional service at state and national levels and institutional service at
program, department, and college levels.
6. Teach, provide clinical supervision, and mentor graduate students.
7. Work to extend research efforts to diverse populations.
Qualifications
1. Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field
2. Licensure as a Psychologist or Eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in Texas
3. Evidence of, or potential for, developing significant research and quality publications
4. Evidence of success or strong potential for securing external research funding
5. Commitment to teaching, research, and service that includes individuals from
diverse backgrounds
6. Commitment to collegiality and collaboration
Appointment:
This is a nine-month tenure-track appointment beginning August 2021. Salary and start-up package are competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications, and program of research.
Applicants should submit:
(a) Letter of application documenting qualifications for the position and summarizing the impact of their contributions in research, teaching, and service;
(b) Current curriculum vitae;
(c) Up to three preprints or reprints representative of scholarly peer-reviewed publications; and (d) Name and contact information for three references;
(e) Applicants may also upload up to five optional documents (e.g., prior course evaluation summaries; awards/certifications; syllabi).
All application materials can be submitted electronically at: http://apply.interfolio.com/77847
The review process will begin October 5, 2020 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please address inquiries to the attention of Jamilia J. Blake, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair (email: jjblake@tamu.edu)
The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity