The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University–New Brunswick invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor faculty position to serve as Program Director of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Program in the School Psychology
Department. GSAPP’s School Psychology Department houses the MTSS Program and an APA-accredited and NASP-approved Psy.D. program in school psychology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a faculty leader with the vision and expertise to advance MTSS education, recruitment, and program development. We welcome applicants with specialized knowledge and experience in MTSS development and implementation and skills related to professional practices in schools. The successful applicant will also demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the mission and goals of GSAPP and the professional community.
The MTSS Program encompasses three complementary offerings: (1) an MTSS certificate program; (2) a master’s degree in applied psychology in MTSS; and (3) tailored, district-driven professional development designed to build district-wide MTSS leadership capacity and strengthen the infrastructure needed for effective implementation.
Central responsibilities of the position include increasing awareness of the programs among prospective students and school districts, expanding the applicant pool, and supporting enrollment growth. The most competitive candidates will be able to develop and implement effective recruitment and marketing strategies, cultivate district partnerships, oversee curriculum development, support district-driven professional development, and teach coursework in the MTSS program. Responsibilities also include providing academic and administrative leadership across the MTSS program, online asynchronous teaching, student advising, and unit and departmental service (e.g., committees, admissions, student review).
Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in Education, Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling Psychology. Candidates who are ABD are welcome to apply. The doctoral degree must be completed by the start date. Individuals with K-12 leadership experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of one semester or more of MTSS program leadership, teaching and mentoring, and developing school and community partnerships.
We are a collaborative community of faculty committed to research, clinical, and teaching excellence and fostering a community that values diverse perspectives and advances inclusion and equity. Faculty in the School Psychology department are strongly committed to faculty development, mentorship, and professional excellence. Rutgers University is situated conveniently between Philadelphia and New York City, offering access to diverse housing and school options, as well as rich cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit three separate attachments: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) statement covering:
- experience developing, implementing, evaluating and/or leading MTSS programs
- experience teaching and mentoring
- experience developing partnerships with school districts or other community partners
- names, titles, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
- sample of student course evaluations (if available)
For more information regarding GSAPP’s MTSS programs and courses, see: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) | Graduate School of Applied Professional Psychology
For more information regarding GSAPP’s School Psych PsyD program, see: Doctor of School Psychology | Graduate School of Applied Professional Psychology
To apply, please upload materials through this link https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/283423 (Posting # 26FA0989)
Please direct questions to Dr. Adam Lekwa, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Dept. of School Psychology, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, 152 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854; al928@gsapp.rutgers.edu. Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.