Adelphi University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in School Psychology for a one-year term, beginning Fall 2021 with a potential for renewal. The position will involve: 1) teaching in the School Psychology M.A. and PsyD. Programs, 2) student mentoring and advisement, and 3) program development and related program responsibilities. The position will also allow for development of research/scholarship in a substantive area related to school psychology and will involve the opportunity to supervise student research.
Qualified candidates will possess a doctoral degree in Psychology, preferably in School Psychology, be certified or eligible for certification as a School Psychologist in New York and licensed or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in New York, possess two or more years of teaching experience within a graduate school psychology program, a record of scholarship in their area of specialization. Identification as a school psychologist and practical experience in the field are highly valued. Evidence of expertise in multicultural school psychology in teaching, clinical skills and supervising graduate students in the field is required. Interest and experience in working in urban, multicultural and multilingual settings are highly desirable. Individuals with expertise/scholarly contributions in the areas of psychoeducational assessment, instructional assessment, and/or neuropsychological evaluation are encouraged to apply. Adelphi is committed to hiring a diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority and underrepresented groups.
Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology at Adelphi University is an internationally recognized leader in psychology-related disciplines that offers innovative learning experiences from the undergraduate to postdoctoral level. Adelphi’s nationally accredited M.A. Program in School Psychology and its recently created Psy.D. Program (that began in the Fall 2018) provide a unique integration of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches for working with students and families across diverse settings. The methodologically rigorous curriculum emphasizes an ecological framework that promotes an appreciation of diversity and an understanding of the many factors affecting the academic and social-emotional development of children and adolescents.
Application Procedure: Applications will be reviewed when submitted and will be considered until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and areas of scholarly interest/activity, curriculum vitae, a Statement of Teaching, and a Statement of Research. A list of three professional references with complete contact information should be sent to Dr. Ionas Sapountzis at 516-877-4743. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior permission. Informal inquiries concerning the position are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Ionas Sapountzis.
Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, under-represented groups, members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities and veterans.
Contact:
Ionas Sapountzis, Ph.D.
Chair, School Psychology Program Search Committee Room 311
Hy Weinberg Center
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
phone: (516) 877-4743
email: isapountzis@adelphi.edu