Clinical Assistant Professor of School Psychology (80838)
- Employer
- University of Florida
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 1, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Education Administration & Leadership, Other Education, Special Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The University of Florida is currently accepting applications for a clinical Assistant Professor of School Psychology. This is a 12-month non-tenure accruing position with teaching, supervision, and administration as primary responsibilities within an APA-accredited and CAEP/NASP-approved School Psychology Program.
Experience in training and supervision of practicum students in school psychology is desirable. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to supervise graduate student field-based experiences, teach applied graduate courses in school psychology, develop and oversee school-based and clinical practicum opportunities, serve on Education Specialist and Doctor of Philosophy advisory committees, and serve on program, school, college, and university committees. Opportunities also exist for scholarship and program leadership.
This 12-month faculty appointment will begin in August, 2022. Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The School Psychology Program is housed within the School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies in the College of Education. More information about the School Psychology Program can be found at: https://education.ufl.edu/school-psychology/ .
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating practicum placements
- Supervising graduate students in school and clinic field-based settings
- Establishing/maintaining collaborative relationships with local school and clinical partners
- Advising and mentoring graduate students
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses
- Service to the school, college, university, and profession
- Opportunities for scholarship and program leadership also exist
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Florida, founded in 1853, is a public land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant research university and one of the most academically diverse universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 6th among public universities. National rankings such as 2nd by Kiplinger and 20th in Forbes in their respective lists of “Best Values in Public Colleges” are a result of UF’s commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes, and boasts more than 4,000 faculty members, 50,000 students and 415,000 living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $838 million in research awards. UF recently launched a $70 million AI partnership with NVIDIA, taking the first step toward ensuring equitable access to bringing AI to students and faculty from across campus and the state. The Florida Legislature designated UF as a “preeminent” state university in 2013. UF recently hired almost 500 new faculty.
ABOUT THE AREA: UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida, a progressive college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and charm, along with excellent schools. Gainesville, located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, is often recognized as one of America’s best college towns and is easily accessible to three major metropolitan areas (Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa). The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Gainesville as a “Tree City USA” every year since 1982. Add the allure of Florida’s famous sunshine, tropical breezes, and abundant wilderness, springs, rivers and seashores nearby, and it is little wonder that top-caliber faculty and students find our College and University to be the perfect balance of premier academics and a fulfilling lifestyle.
- An earned doctorate in school psychology or closely related field
- Licensure (or license eligible) as a psychologist in Florida
- Certification (or certification eligible) as a school psychologist in Florida
- A record of applied practical experience working with diverse and underserved children and youth in schools and/or clinical settings
- Commitment to supporting and mentoring diverse undergraduate and/or graduate students to add to the diversity of the field
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
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