The Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position, as well as an associate or full professor position, in School Psychology. These are nine-month appointments, effective August 16, 2019.
The faculty members will teach graduate courses such as social-emotional assessment, cognitive assessment, legal/ethical issues, school consultation and/or school-based interventions; provide clinical supervision and practicum training to graduate students; and maintain an active research program with evidence of and continued potential for extramural funding. The associate or full professor position will also serve in a faculty rotation as Program Chair for the School Psychology Ph.D. and Ed.S. programs.
Candidates must have completed an earned Ph.D. in School Psychology or closely related field, such as Child Clinical Psychology. Ideal candidates will provide evidence of successful teaching and ability to effectively mentor and supervise graduate level students in research and clinical responsibilities Preference will be given to candidates who are certified school psychologists and licensed psychologists.
To apply for the Assistant Professor position, please visit the UK Jobs site here: http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/203069
To apply for the Associate or Full Professor position, please visit the UK Jobs site here:
http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/203088
Interested applicants should include a letter of application detailing qualifications, interests, and appropriateness for the position (upload under Cover Letter) and a current curriculum vita. Please also include the names and contact information for three current professional references familiar with the applicant’s work. This information will be used to solicit reference letters through the UK Jobs system.
Review of applications begins November 30, 2018, and continues until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Alicia Fedewa, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, College of Education, University of Kentucky, 170H Taylor Education Building Lexington, KY 40506-0001; phone 859-257-9338; alicia.fedewa@uky.edu.
Please visit the program’s website at http://education.uky.edu/EDP/content/school-psych-overview for information about the School Psychology Program.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.