The Psychology program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) is excited to search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of school psychology.
WKU is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with transformative academic and social experiences and to elevating its surrounding communities.
Job Description:
The Western Kentucky University Psychology Department (www.wku.edu/psychology/) is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, nine-month, tenure eligible Assistant Professor of School Psychology beginning August 2023. In addition to our NASP-approved specialist in education program, the Department of Psychology has an undergraduate major in psychology, a master’s program in clinical psychology, and a PsyD in applied psychology. The Department of Psychology is housed in the collaborative College of Education and Behavioral Sciences which also has programs in teacher education (including special education), counseling, educational leadership and administration, military sciences, and more.
Responsibilities for the position include: teaching graduate (e.g., intellectual assessment, advanced educational psychology) and undergraduate coursework (e.g., behavior modification, psychology of learning); conducting scholarly research and publishing; advising graduate and undergraduate students; and guiding graduate research as well as serving on graduate research committees. Additional responsibilities include serving on program, department, college, and university committees, and other duties as assigned.
The Psychology Department is committed to increasing the diversity of the University community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
The WKU Psychology Department is currently advertising other positions. Dual career couples are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in School Psychology or a related field by the posted start date. Applicants are expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and have an active and productive program of scholarly research.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin on September 26, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials through this electronic talent management system:
- Cover letter describing how your experiences and interests, including teaching and research, match with the position.
- Current Curriculum Vita
- Copies of all graduate-level academic transcripts
- Copies of, or links to, representative publication
To view the full ad and to apply, visit https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=151722
For more information, please contact the search chair, Dr. Sarah Ochs (sarah.ochs@wku.edu).