The School Psychology Program at Lehigh University is seeking a Visiting Professor whose primary responsibility will be the provision of university-based supervision and coordination of practicum and internship experiences in addition to teaching. The invitation for applications is immediately effective and will remain open until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in School Psychology and be a licensed psychologist. Further, successful candidates will have experience as a school psychologist and in providing clinical supervision in K-12 schools.
Position Description
This Visiting Professor is a 9-month position. This faculty member will be responsible for practicum and internship supervision for all students in our ED.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in a variety of school, community, and pediatric sites. Supervision responsibilities include group meetings with students who are completing practicum and internship training. In addition to, this faculty member will provide didactic training on topics relevant to direct service delivery as well as training on theories and models of supervision. This faculty member will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our established network of practicum sites; assisting students with securing practicum and internship placements; ensuring practica and internships meet accreditation requirements for APA, NASP, and CDSPP; communicating with other instructors in the college to ensure alignment of practicum experiences and course content; and communicating regularly with the on-site supervisors about students’ performance and progress in their placements. Finally, this faculty member will be responsible for teaching one course during the academic year. Opportunity to expand this position through summer teaching is possible.
Description of School Psychology Program.
Approved by APA and NASP at the doctoral level, and conditionally approved by NASP at the Ed.S level, the School Psychology Program at Lehigh University serves about 60 full-time students across Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs. Practicum sites are situated in K-12 schools, as well as early childhood and pediatric centers, in urban, suburban, and rural areas surrounding the Lehigh Valley. The diversity in field training opportunities reflects the program’s philosophy to prepare school psychologists who are competent to serve children who are diverse in terms of culture and contexts, and who are prepared to work across child-serving systems. The School Psychology program is one of five programs in the College of Education; other programs include Counseling Psychology; Educational Leadership; Special Education; and Teaching, Learning, and Technology.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University is an outstanding academic institution that is guided by a strategic plan to attain leadership and innovation through collaboration across disciplines and with stakeholders. Recognized among the nation’s highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area that is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.
Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should email their materials to search chair Dr. Patti Manz, Ph.D., Professor of School Psychology.
Candidates should submit the following materials:
1) Cover letter,
2) Curriculum vitae,
3) Professional Statement that describes your experiences and approach for supervising school psychology students as well as your experiences in formulating and coordinating field training opportunities for school psychology students.
4) Statement describing how you will contribute to Lehigh’s mission to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. For assistance writing this statement, see the ADVANCE guide (https://advance.cc.lehigh.edu/sites/advance.cc.lehigh.edu/files/Applicant-Facing%20Contributions%20.pdf).
Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Manz, Chair of the Search Committee, at phm3@lehigh.edu or 610-758-5656.
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering (http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found at https://provost.lehigh.edu/work-life-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty [1] (https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines).