The School Psychology Program, in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, at Rutgers University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track appointment, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with rank of Full Professor possibly considered for qualified candidates, for Fall 2023. Our APA-accredited and NASP- approved Psy.D. School Psychology Program prepares students to provide school psychological services that are evidence-based, culturally-responsive, collaborative, and coordinated with other educational and health services.
In recognition of the importance of coordinated, integrated behavioral and mental health care and the link between health problems, mental health problems, and learning, we seek candidates interested in sustaining and expanding our current initiatives in these areas. Specifically, we seek candidates with a focused interest in doctoral training and developing research in pediatric behavioral health and prevention sciences. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will lead efforts to increase collaboration with departments and other entities across the Rutgers campus, such as school districts, the medical school and other health professions units, and to promote training opportunities for our doctoral students within medical, primary care and school related settings.
Candidates are expected to have demonstrated effective teaching in an area relevant to provision of psychological services for children and adolescents or school psychology, along with a documented program of research in one or more of the following areas: a) child and adolescent behavioral health; b) pediatric school psychology; c) systems approaches to psychological service delivery for children and adolescents; and d) child and adolescent health disparities and differential access to high quality care in school-based, community and primary care settings. The successful candidate will have an emerging or established record of peer-reviewed publications, as well as applying for and/or securing external funding. It is preferred that the successful candidate will also be eligible for psychology licensure in New Jersey and will exhibit a commitment and ability to prepare students to work with individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds. We strongly encourage applicants who would enhance the diversity of our faculty.
Rutgers University – New Brunswick/Piscataway is a leading national research university and member of the American Association of Universities, a highly selective organization comprised of 62 leading research universities in North America. Rutgers is also a member of the Big 10 and its academic consortium, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation. Aligned with Rutgers – New Brunswick/Piscataway is Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, New Jersey’s academic health center which provides an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology houses doctoral programs in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Organizational Psychology and is recognized for excellence in the education and training of professional psychologists. More information on the School Psychology Program can be found at https://gsapp.rutgers.edu/programs/school-psyd
GSAPP places a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research and practice that is publicly/community engaged and benefits diverse and under-served communities.
The new hire will be joining a highly supportive, collaborative, and diverse department of faculty in the Department of School Psychology. We are a community of scholars devoted to research excellence and creating a learning and research environment that embraces diverse perspectives and fosters inclusion and equity. The School Psychology faculty strongly support faculty development/mentorship and excellence in teaching and scholarship. Rutgers University is situated conveniently between Philadelphia and New York City, offering rich resources for housing, school systems, cultural events, and entertainment.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a CV, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement that includes (1) current research accomplishments and plans for future scholarship, (2) teaching experience and approach, and (3) personal contributions to foster an environment of equity and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds. Please apply online https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/182331. Questions about this position can be addressed to: Elisa Shernoff, PhD., Chair, Search and Screen Committee, elisa.shernoff@rutgers.edu. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.