Open Rank Faculty Position in School Psychology
- Employer
- University of Missouri
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 10, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The University of Missouri (MU) School Psychology program is searching for an individual to fill a tenure track faculty position who shares the College's commitment to quality research, excellent teaching, exceptional service to students and the profession, and to continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect.
The APA-accredited school psychology training program emphasizes a scientist practitioner model of training with a focus on prevention and training the next generation of leaders in the field. We offer both the Ed.S. and Ph.D. terminal degree options. Our doctoral student population is highly diverse with 58% identifying as racial ethnic minority or international individuals. The program is affiliated with the Missouri Prevention Science Institute, the National Center for Rural School Mental Health, the Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition, and the Family Access Center of Excellence. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of six core faculty.
The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda with a clear academic, behavioral, or mental health focus that compliments the existing research agendas of the current faculty and that aligns with our strategic priorities to increase research and educational capacity within the program.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct an active, externally funded program of research and scholarship
- Teach graduate courses related to school psychology, consistent with program and departmental instructional needs
- Advise and provide research supervision to graduate students in the school psychology program, and serve on dissertation committees for other students within the department
- Provide staff development and technical assistance to local and state agencies, helping to build the fields of school psychology and education
- Provide leadership to the program, department and college
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in School Psychology or a related field
Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Record of scholarly productivity commensurate with level of experience
- Success as a principal investigator on a federally funded project
- Licensure or license-eligible in the state of Missouri
This position will be housed in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (ESCP).
About ESCP: ESCP offers doctoral degrees in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Statistics Measurement and Evaluation in Education. Master's and Specialist degrees are offered in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, and Career Counseling. More information on the department can be found here.
About the College: The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development (Mizzou CEHD) prepares and supports professionals in education, information, lifespan, and intervention sciences that improve the quality of life and economic development for the people of Missouri, the nation and the world.
The college's mission is fulfilled by taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach across a wide range of disciplines and professions, including educator preparation, leadership, counseling, early childhood education, special education, higher education, public policy, family and lifespan development, information sciences and technology.
The college is a national leader in the preparation of educators with its top-rated graduate degree programs and a teacher preparation program that emphasizes early hands-on field experiences for future teachers. There are more than 50,000 living alumni worldwide.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Mizzou CEHD 30th among public universities and 15th for online graduate programs. In the area of research, the college's grant expenditures in FY 2020 totaled more than $21.5 million.
About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Division, College, and MU.
MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men's Journal and MSNCOM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.
This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Appointment: Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning September 1, 2022
To Apply: Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, (b) evidence of scholarly quality and productivity, (c) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews) (d) evidence of experiences in generating external funding, and (e) names and contact information for three reference in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.
Please contact Dr. Wendy Reinke, Search Committee Chair ReinkeW@missouri.edu or 573-882-7890 for questions about the position.
Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean's Office at 573-884-7717.
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