The Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa invites applications for an open rank clinical track faculty position in the School Psychology program (APA-seeking doctoral and new EdS programs). The faculty member will make valuable contributions to a Department of Education-funded grant, “Multidisciplinary Pathways to Recruit, Train, and Retrain Mental Health Providers in Iowa (MPATH)” and to the development of the Ed.S. program in School Psychology at the University of Iowa.
Description
This is a full-time academic-year (9 month) clinical track faculty position with an initial three-year appointment beginning August 16, 2023 with possibility of renewal. The clinical track at the University of Iowa has a career progression that includes promotion (assistant, associate, full professor). The College of Education provides support for clinical faculty in professional development, conference travel, and scholarship related to clinical faculty members’ areas of work. Clinical faculty are expected to teach the equivalent of 3-4 courses per semester and engage in other program-related responsibilities such as curriculum development and student advising. We are seeking an individual with interests and experiences related to school psychology.
In response to Iowa’s critical need for school psychologists, the UI School Psychology program is expanding and increasing student enrollment and development of a standalone Ed.S. program. An additional licensed/credentialed faculty member is needed to support expanded supervision and teaching requirements. The new faculty member will also work with the MPATH Co-Project Directors on recruitment, retention, and training efforts. This individual will provide supervision of the School Psychology practicum and internship students.
Education Requirement
An educational specialist (EdS) degree or equivalent in School Psychology is required. Doctorate in School Psychology is preferred. Applicants who are ABD in an accredited School Psychology program will be considered.
Required Qualifications
(1) Ability to work collaboratively and with diverse populations, (2) Ability to teach, co-advise, and mentor graduate students in practice, (3) Licensed or eligible/credentialed for licensure as a school psychologist in Iowa, (4) Knowledge of school psychology and school systems, (5) Familiarity with psychoeducational assessments as well as ethical and legal mandates related to the practice of school psychology, (6) Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications
(1) Established record of scholarship and intervention to address mental health issues (broadly defined) in schools, (2) National certification as a school psychologist (NCSP), (3) Experience working in the K-12 school setting. (4) Knowledge of gifted education and/or twice exceptionality in the K-12 school setting, (5) Ability to mentor graduate students in research, (6) Earned doctoral degree in school psychology from an APA-accredited program.
Responsibilities
Major responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses in school psychology consistent with program and departmental needs; advising and mentoring graduate students in the School Psychology program; providing program, department, college, and professional service, and working with current program faculty and University of Iowa distance and online education program to develop courses and experiences for online instruction. The successful candidate will work in full collaboration with faculty members in School Psychology, College of Education departments, and with partners in School Counseling, the School of Social Work, the College of Public Health, and partner Area Education Agencies (AEAs).
Salary
Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
Appointment
Academic year (9 month) clinical-track faculty appointment beginning August 16, 2023. This is a three-year appointment with potential for extension.
Applications
Candidates should submit an application, letter addressing all qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if prior teaching experience), contact information for three references, and graduate college transcripts. To apply for this position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ and choose requisition number 74289. Address inquiries or nominations to search committee chairs: Professors Ann Santos (ann-m-garcia-santos@uiowa.edu) and Enedina Vazquez (enedina-vazquez@uiowa.edu).
Screening
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About the University and Surrounding Community
The University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, an UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds. Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding schools and libraries, a lively downtown offering an array of events focused on arts, learning, and cultural development, and the unique charm of a vibrant college town connected by easy travel to larger cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Iowa City and UI are intertwined for the betterment of the university and the surrounding communities.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining innovative and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career and Build a Life” in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care, and an automatic tenure clock extension when a minor child is added to the family. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: worklife.uiowa.edu.
About the School Psychology Program
The School Psychology program is housed in the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the The University of Iowa and offers the PhD and EdS degrees. The program is seeking APA accreditation for the doctoral program; APA accepted the program’s application for Intent to Apply and is on schedule to submit the program’s self-study in 2023. The university is making a significant investment in growing the program through additional faculty hires and a renewed commitment to addressing critical needs in schools including the addition of new grants such as the MPath grant, which aims to increase the number of mental health service providers in schools and a new grant funded Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) program. The School Psychology program has a long history of excellence in preparing school psychologists for practice as health service psychologists in multiple settings including academia. We are seeking to expand on our existing partnerships with schools, the Iowa State Department of Education, research units within the College of Education, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to address school mental health and other critical issues within school psychology.
About the College
The College of Education offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation. Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields. Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which includes actively engaging with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. The College is works intentionally through our Anti-Racism Collaborative.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.