The Department of Psychological Studies in Education in the College of Education at Temple University is seeking to fill an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in School Psychology beginning August 2020. The compelling candidate will demonstrate a productive research agenda with an established record of publications and potential for attracting external funding for research. In addition to maintaining an active program of research, the responsibilities of the position include teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses, advising master’s and doctoral students, coordination of a healthcare education degree program, and participating in department, college, and professional service activities.  Qualifications include an earned PhD in School Psychology or a closely related field from an APA-accredited program, licensure or licensure eligibility in Pennsylvania, strong research training, expertise in professional healthcare education, and experience in teaching university-level courses.

Applicants interested in the position should send electronic copies of a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to edfac@temple.edu using the subject line “TT SPSY position.” Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Renée Tobin, Chair of the Search Committee at tobin@temple.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The full position announcement may also be found here: https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000538670-01?dashboard=true

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