The Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching, School Psychology (PSOE). The successful candidate is expected to engage in teaching (including classroom and mentorship), provide service to the campus and profession, and engage in other professional activities (e.g. research on improving the teaching or practice of school psychology; presenting at research or practitioner conferences; publishing in research or practitioner journals providing professional development to practicing school psychologists). More specifically, the successful candidate is expected to teach school psychology courses and provide programmatic leadership (e.g., support for accreditation activities). Teaching responsibilities will include the equivalent of six (6) quarter length courses, responsibility for advising students, serving on program and/or dissertation committees, assisting in assessing student progress toward degree objectives and evaluating their academic work (including examination performances). Service responsibilities include assisting with the coordination of practicum placements for all school psychology students and establishing/maintaining relationships with local school districts to facilitate and develop practicum placements. Additionally, participation or leading activities related to maintaining the program’s accreditation and approval status with state and national organizations, and the development and maintenance of an internship consortium, are also expected. The position will commence June 30, 2016 or as negotiated.
The Assistant Professor of Teaching, School Psychology (PSOE) is a full-time position with the rights and responsibilities of membership in the Academic Senate and has the official title of “Lecturer with Potential for Security of Employment” (LPSOE). LPSOE is analogous to tenure-track. Appointees are appointed for two year terms and eligible for promotion to “Security of Employment”, which is analogous to tenure. Appointees must be granted “Security of Employment” by the end of the eighth year of service for continued employment. Teaching, professional achievement and activities (as described above), and university and public service constitute the criteria for advancement. Appointees to this title must also demonstrate intellectual leadership, as documented by materials demonstrating that the candidate has made outstanding and recognized contributions to the practice of school psychology and/or of pedagogy, through publication (either in traditional forms or in electronic format), program creation or development, school or district leadership activities, or other professional activities.
Basic Qualifications: Licensed Psychologist or able to become licensed in California within 18 months, Ph.D. awarded by August 1, 2016 in School Psychology from an APA Accredited School Psychology Program, state credential in school psychology (e.g., PPS), and experience working as a school psychologist (preferably 2 or more years). Preferred qualifications include: experience providing university-based supervision to school psychology practicum students and experience in state and national accreditation activities.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first- generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and accomplishments. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2016 and will continue until position is filled. Questions should be directed to Cathleen Geraghty, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, at (951) 827-2051 or to cathleen.geraghty@ucr.edu.
Interested individuals should submit an electronic application, including a letter of interest describing current and proposed future areas of research and/or school-based projects as well as your theoretical orientation, a curriculum vita, a minimum of three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00535.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.