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 behavior theory and learning, academic and behavioral assessment and academic intervention, and instructional design, as well as 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 faculty members and offers degree programs at the Ed.S. and Ph.D. levels. 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: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 (start date flexible but no later than August 18, 2015). 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.
Compensation:
- Salary: $60,000
- 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 is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. USF is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, a distinction attained by only 2.2 percent of all universities. The Carnegie Foundation also classifies USF as a community engaged university. The USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. The system has three separately SACS accredited institutions: USF (Tampa), USF St. Petersburg, and USF Sarasota–Manatee. USF in Tampa serves more than 48,000 students.
The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is among the US News and World Report top 40 for online programs. The College has 3,000 enrolled students in bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D., and Ed.S. degree programs. In the current academic year the College has active external grants and contracts for over $42.9 million in support of its research and professional service efforts.
Application Process:
By May 29, 2015, 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
- Letter stating interest in the position and the reason for the application.
- The applicant’s areas of interest- teaching and research.
- The applicant’s professional goals for the Postdoctoral Fellowship period.
- Contact information for three (3) professional references.