Assistant Professor - School Psychology Program

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychology anticipates filling a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the school psychology program effective August 2022. The school psychology program at LSU has a strong commitment to empirically guided practice within a training model that strongly emphasizes the training of school psychologists who are agents of positive change, equity, and social justice in children’s lives. The development of consultation, behavior analytic, socioemotional wellness, and intervention/treatment skills are major foci of the program. Responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate teaching, establishment of a strong research agenda, supervision of student research, and supervision of practica training. Candidates are expected to demonstrate unambiguous potential for research excellence. Potential applicants are encouraged to direct questions regarding the school psychology program to: Anna Long at along@lsu.edu. Information on the department can be found at www.lsu.edu/psychology.

 

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in psychology, behavior analysis, education, or closely related fields with specialization substantively relevant to school psychology and/or behavior analysis is required. Research credentials that are commensurate with a research extensive university are also required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Board certification as a behavior analyst or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Louisiana is strongly preferred. Well qualified candidates will be given serious consideration regardless of specific areas of interest.

 

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin in October 15, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Women and individuals from minoritized communities are encouraged to apply. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; sick leave; paid holidays; wellness benefits; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more.

 

Louisiana State University is one of the nation’s premier public land-, sea-, and space-grant institutions, and is recognized as a “Very High Research Activity (R1) institution” under the Carnegie Classification system. LSU maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the second largest city in Louisiana, which enjoys a thriving and diverse community.

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.

Special Instructions:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application materials, including vita, cover letter, description of research program (Other Document 1) and sample of scholarly writing (Other Document 2) should be attached under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. In the cover letter, please attend to your programmatic fit and any potential contributions you might make to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Three letters of recommendation should be e-mailed (preferred) to Dr. Anna Long along@lsu.edu or sent by postal mail to Dr. Anna Long, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.

Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu