Qualifications and Experience: Required – Earned doctorate from an APA-Accredited or NASP-approved program in School Psychology (or closely related field) by September 1, 2018; evidence of scholarly potential; licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Colorado, and experience working with ethnically/culturally diverse groups; Preferred – University teaching experience, involvement in APA/NASP/state association; experience in K-12 school setting; commitment to diversity and social justice as evidenced by experience, research, or service, and potential for securing external funding.
Position Description: This is a full-time, tenure track position in the School Psychology Program located in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Responsibilities include: teaching a variety of graduate courses that may include psychological or educational consultation, academic or mental health interventions, assessment, childhood development, and supervision of field experiences for the Ed.S. and Ph.D. students; conducting research aligned with the field of school psychology; advising specialist and doctoral students, including advising/directing dissertations and other student research; assisting in the recruitment and retention of a diverse student population; participating in University and community service; and writing grants for external funding.
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental insurance, and dependent tuition waivers, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Summer employment and other teaching opportunities may be available. The starting date is August 15, 2018.
Contact and Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Prepare a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly work, and a list of references before completing the online application at: https://careers.unco.edu/ For information contact: Dr. Robyn S. Hess, Search Chair, robyn.hess@unco.edu; (970) 351-1636 (office)
Federal regulations require that all documents submitted by applicants be retained by the University for a period of one year after candidate selection has occurred. Materials submitted with the original application package will not be returned or copied for applicants.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Location and Environment: The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a Research Intensive Institution enrolling around 9,500 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students. The university is well known for its programs in education and psychology. The School Psychology Programs at UNC are accredited by the APA and approved by NASP. Founded in 1889, UNC is located in the city of Greeley, which has a growing population of 104,000. Greeley is an hour north of Denver and in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC is available at http://www.unco.edu.
The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual preference or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351- 2718.