Faculty Position in School Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln: The Department of Educational Psychology seeks applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in our School Psychology program beginning August 2023. We are seeking individuals with a doctorate in school psychology or a closely related field to be completed no later than August 2023. Outstanding candidates will have interests and expertise in areas that align with our program’s core values of ecological perspectives; innovative prevention, intervention, and wellness promotion strategies for children, youth, and families; enhancing academic, behavioral, and emotional functioning of youth; and social justice responsiveness in the delivery of services.
Responsibilities include: a) developing and maintaining an active program of research related to school psychology and leading to publications in major journals; b) contributing to collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts across the College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL, and the UNL system; c) developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in school psychology and related areas; d) actively recruiting, supervising and mentoring graduate students in school psychology; e) participating in and/or preparing applications for external funding; f) participating in faculty governance; and g) providing leadership and service at local, state and national levels.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in school psychology or a closely related field from an APA accredited program and conferred by August 2023.
- Potential for funded research activities.
- Research productivity and an emerging publication record.
- Potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of success in pursuing grant support.
- License eligible in the state of Nebraska.
- Experience as a practicing school psychologist and/or interest in academic and learning assessment and interventions.
The School Psychology Program at UNL has a longstanding tradition of leadership in research, teaching, and training in the field. We promote and practice an ecological orientation and scientist-practitioner approach to advancing rigorous research and practice. We are one of five programs within the Department of Educational Psychology. The Department of Educational Psychology (http://edpsyc.unl.edu) is nationally known for educational research that combines theoretical depth with practical significance; systematic mentorship of students and junior faculty; active collaboration among faculty and students; and longstanding commitment to supporting and developing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a graduate-oriented department that offers a master’s program in Institutional Research, and master’s and doctoral programs in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Psychometric Methods, Development and Learning Sciences, and School Psychology and Counseling Psychology (both APA-accredited). The Department houses the Buros Center for Testing, the Nebraska Evaluation and Research Center, and the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology (the largest APA-accredited internship consortium in the US). The Department is also closely affiliated with the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools, an interdisciplinary center identified as an institutional Program of Excellence. Opportunities are provided for research collaboration and partnerships with the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior (http://cb3.unl.edu) and the Buffett Early Childhood Institute (BECI; http://buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu).
Residents of Lincoln, Nebraska enjoy a vibrant and growing community with a strong economy, low cost of living, and affordable housing (http://www.lincoln.org). Lincoln offers an abundance of parks, hiking and biking trails, and exceptional public schools. Notable entertainment and cultural opportunities can be found on and off campus in the downtown, Haymarket, and Railyard areas, and at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Lincoln has been ranked the #1 happiest and healthiest city in the US: http://www.businessinsider.com/happiest-and-healthiest-cities-in-america-2013-3#1-lincoln-ne-10.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply online at https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_220175. Click “Apply to this Job,” complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information Form and attach the following documents: 1) letter of application, 2) current vitae, 3) contact information for three professional references, and 4) two samples of scholarly writing (attach as “Other Document”).
In addition, arrange to have three letters of recommendation, with contact information, sent to Dr. Scott Napolitano, SPSY Search Committee Chair, 114 Teachers College Hall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0345 by the review date.
Candidates wishing additional information are encouraged to contact Dr. Napolitano by phone (402-570-2305) or email (snapolitano2@unl.edu).
The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex challenges.
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