A full-time faculty member responsible for teaching in the subject areas of School Psychology. Expected to be able to plan, organize, and teach in a way that ensures the achievement of the institution’s learning objectives. Contribute to the academic process of the institution through participation in the development of new courses, evaluation, research, mentoring, teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, and community service. Communication skills in English and Spanish (oral and written), interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Required to conduct research, compete for external research funds, teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses, mentor graduate students, and provide services to the department, faculty, university, community, and the profession. Professional license required. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in School Psychology.
  2. Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
  3. Valid psychologist license issued by the Puerto Rico Board of Examination of Psychologists or license from another jurisdiction with the commitment to carry out the necessary procedures to validate it in Puerto Rico during the first year of hire.
  4. Research experience.
  5. Evidence of publications and presentations in professional forums.
  6. Work experience with school communities.
  7. Knowledge or ability to use technologies in distance learning.

Opening date: January 8, 2021
Closing date: March 8, 2021

Department of Psychology: https://www.uprm.edu/psicologia/

Send documentation to:
Dr. Douglas Santos Sánchez
Department of Psychology
BOX 9000, Mayagüez P.R. 00681-9000
Telephone (787) 832-4040 ext. 5719 or 6209
psicologiarum@uprm.edu