The UNLV College of Education is seeking applicants for a tenure-track or tenured position in School Psychology at the Assistant or Associate level. We are seeking candidates with expertise in serving the educational and mental health needs of children and families in urban education settings. Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary work across the College and university to support closing the gaps in success for all students. Scholarship and research may be on consultation, assessment, or prevention/intervention with culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse learners consistent with a multi-tiered systems of support model. The successful candidate will be expected to advise Ed.S. and Ph.D. students, conduct research, seek and obtain external funding, and perform program, department, university, and national/international service.
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
The UNLV School Psychology program adheres to a Cultural Ecological framework of school psychology emphasizing the diversity of our global society and the multiple layers of interactions that must be in view to serve all children ethically. Training is comprehensive and integrates a scientist-practitioner model. Students participate in a variety of innovative training experiences both on and off-campus, which are supported by active partnerships with the Clark County School District, the UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, the UNLV PRACTICE clinic, the UNLV Ackerman Autism Center, and the William S. Boyd School of Law. The program is NASP-approved at the Ed.S. level and meets the “Guidelines for Defining ‘Doctoral Degree in Psychology'” as implemented by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB/National Register Designation Project) at the doctoral level (Ph.D.) and is pursuing American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation.
Minimum qualifications include a doctorate in school psychology from a NASP-approved or APA-accredited doctoral program, prior experience teaching at the graduate level, potential to develop an externally funded research program, eligibility for School Psychologist licensure through the Nevada Department of Education and the Psychologist licensure through the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners.
Preferred qualifications include attainment of the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential, attainment of Psychologist license to practice independently, a record of successful graduate teaching, and a history of external research funding.
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to Samuel Song, PhD, sam.song@unlv.edu, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu/. For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.in