The College of William and Mary, the nation’s second oldest academic institution, is a selective, medium-sized state university committed to excellence in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional education. The highly ranked School of Education includes 47 full-time faculty members, 38 of whom are tenured or tenure eligible, and enrolls approximately 586 undergraduate and graduate students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. The School of Education faculty maintains close connections with public schools and professional organizations as well as pursues active involvement with externally funded grants and contracts.
The School of Education is housed in a new state-of-the-art teaching facility. Further information about The College of William and Mary and the School of Education can be accessed through the internet at: http://education.wm.edu.
The School of Education invites nominations and applications for a tenure-eligible faculty position in School Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor effective for the 2017-2018 academic year. The School Psychology program is part of the School Psychology and Counselor Education department, offering a collegial work environment with an opportunity to develop innovative program initiatives.
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in School Psychology from a NASP and/or APA accredited program; evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, research, and professional service commensurate with experience; and eligibility for licensure as a School Psychologist from the Virginia Department of Education are required. Strong candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: prevention/implementation science, multi-tiered service delivery, problem solving consultation, school- based mental health, academic and/or behavioral intervention in school settings.
Essential qualifications also include: a) experience as a school psychologist, b) a strong commitment to the field of School Psychology, c) a dedicated commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive practice, and d) skills to work collaboratively within a small graduate program and within the larger School of Education and College community. Preferred qualifications include evidence of leadership and supervision skills. Participation in School Psychology program administration; and evidence of success in obtaining external research or training funding are desirable.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the department’s mission in teaching, conducting research, and service. The position will require teaching graduate courses in the NASP approved program in School Psychology, supervising practicum students and interns, advising Masters and Specialist level students, collaborating on course and program development, and maintaining an active research agenda. Primary teaching responsibilities may include prevention and intervention in the schools; social-emotional and behavioral intervention; consultation; and other courses, some of which may be on-line, to support the graduate program. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to College, School, and program governance, take part in activities of professional organizations, and provide service to the field.
Review of application materials will begin on November 15, 2016. For full consideration, all materials must be received by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
Application materials should include:
- A cover letter explaining professional education, experience, and suitability for the position.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- The names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of five professional references.
Persons who have completed all but their dissertation may apply; however, applicants must have earned their doctorate by August 10, 2017. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Ryan J. McGill, Chair of the School Psychology Search Committee, and will be accepted through our on-line Application System at http://jobs.wm.edu/. The majority of application correspondence will occur via this venue. The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The College of William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Specific questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Ryan J. McGill (rmcgill@wm.edu; 757-221-6072), Director of the School Psychology program and Search Committee Chair.