Responsibilities: We are searching for a candidate to join a vibrant faculty in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation at New Mexico State University. The ideal candidate will assume a nine-month, tenure-track appointment in the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department, which houses a NASP accredited Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) School Psychology program and a new Ph.D. program in School Psychology. We are searching for a candidate to primarily support the Ed.S. program while also contributing to the growth of our Ph.D program.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in School Psychology in hand by the time of the start date. Applicants must be licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in New Mexico. Graduation from an APA-accredited program and completion of an APA-accredited internship are both required for applicants. Applicants should provide evidence of an active research program that includes a strong focus on diversity, social justice, underserved populations, and mental health disparities that can enrich scholarship in these areas. New professionals should include a statement that details their vision for the development of an active research program.
Preferred Qualifications We are committed to attracting candidates with a demonstrated interest in cultural and personal diversity as it relates to the practice of school psychology. Candidates should have demonstrated success in working with culturally diverse populations and effective collaboration across distinct academic program areas. Candidates should have experience with supervision of prospective school psychologists. The candidate’s teaching, scholarship and service should enhance the department’s areas of strength. Applications from individuals who add to the cultural and/or linguistic diversity of the department are encouraged to apply.
Examples of Duties: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses primarily focused on assessment, supervision, and research. Candidates will conduct research that involves doctoral students and contributes to NMSU research foci and obtain external funding in these areas.
New Mexico State University (NMSU), the state’s Land Grant University, housed in the new College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation. This innovative college allows for collaboration in related departments to focus on social justice, border studies, and other issues of diversity. The mission of the Counseling and Educational Psychology (CEPY) Department is to promote social justice/advocacy through the cultivation and preparation of professionals in school and mental health counseling, school psychology, counseling psychology, and medical psychology. Our programs emphasize ethical responsibility and the development of multicultural competencies to work effectively with diverse populations and systems. We create collaborative relationships with educational, health/mental health, and community settings to reduce health and educational disparities, conduct relevant high quality research, and nurture active learners and critical thinkers.
The CEPY Department is housed in the new College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation and is comprised of innovative graduate and undergraduate programs. Graduate programs within the department include an APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology, a NASP-approved School Psychology Ed.S. program, CACREP-accredited MA program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a post-doctoral APA Designated training program for Prescribing Psychologists, and graduate minors in Spanish Counseling and Integrated Behavioral Healthcare. The department also offers an undergraduate minor and major in Counseling and Community Psychology. We seek to employ a faculty member who is a culturally-competent educator, researcher, and trainer. New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University’s location on the US/Mexico border allows for unique opportunities for research and outreach. The sunny climate provides opportunities for hiking, exploring national parks, and other outdoor activities.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement, workers’ compensation, and employment compensation.
Application Materials: Submit the following at the application portal: https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/42675
Cover letter; curriculum vita; statement of research and teaching interests and supervisory philosophy; and the names and contact information of three references.
For more information on NMSU and the CEPY department go to: http://cep.nmsu.edu. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Lisa Peterson, Search Committee Chair, via email: lisapete@nmsu.edu gdenecoc@nmsu.eduor phone: 575-646-2868.