Psychology (School Psychology), Tenure Track Faculty

Psychology (School Psychology), Tenure Track Faculty

Humboldt State University


Vacancy Announcement

Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting August 2022 Department of Psychology: School Psychology

JOB # 2223-10

Humboldt State University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. HSU is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

DESCRIPTION: Humboldt State University invites applicants for the position of an academic year tenure-track position in School Psychology. The university encourages applications by candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of HSU and who value cultural, ethnic, and racial differences.

As an institution, HSU is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community. The ideal candidate will share HSU's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, ability and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, and students who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank. The current California State University Salary Schedule is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf
Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D., Ed.D. or Psy.D. in School Psychology from a NASP or APA accredited university is required at the time of appointment. Applicants must also have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a certified school psychologist in the K-12 setting.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to a scientist-practitioner training model;
  
• Commitment to sustaining on-going partnerships with local K-12 school districts;
  
• Potential for effective supervision of practicum and internship students;
  
• Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
  
• Demonstrated ability of inclusive pedagogy strategies;
  
• Demonstrated sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives and experiences;
  
• Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity;
  
• Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies; and
  
• Interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses (major, general education, etc.).
  
  Preferred qualifications for this position include:
  
• Expertise in behavioral assessment, consultation, or school-based mental health;
  
• Evidence of effective teaching at a post-secondary level;
  
• Experience with underrepresented groups, such as Latinx, Indigenous, and/or African American populations;
  
• Ability to develop, implement, and assess programs in ways that advance equitable and inclusive learning
  communities;
  
• Commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity; and
  
• Research interest and methodologies that contribute to the understanding of diversity and equal opportunity.
  
  At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non- immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page: https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.
  
  Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.
  
  PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: Instruction in graduate courses in School Psychology and undergraduate courses in Psychology; practicum/internship supervision; portfolio supervision; research, scholarship and creative activity; service to the university, profession, and community; maintaining office hours; working collaboratively and productively with colleagues; and participation in traditional academic functions. Possible courses in School Psychology may include behavioral assessment, theories and methods of consultation and collaboration, psychological tests and measures, school based mental health, legal and ethical foundations of school psychology, diagnosis and intervention of cognitive and academic development, social emotional evaluation, legal and ethical foundations of school psychology, school psychology practicum, school psychology internship, and school psychology portfolio project. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the candidate's expertise and/or the programmatic needs of the program/department and students.
  
  The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching; research, scholarship, and creative activity; and service to the University, professional and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion.
  
  Humboldt State also continues to build unique and innovative learning opportunities for students, bridging the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. HSU is a leader in “learning communities” that build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community. These communities incorporate environmental and social responsibility.
  
  GENERAL INFORMATION: The Humboldt State University Psychology department is dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate students with the skills to scientifically and critically evaluate psychological processes. Our courses address the impact of culture and context on human functioning, fostering an appreciation for differences through research and applied experiences. We value and respect diversity as a strength and in this regard seek to attract and retain the best possible students, staff, and faculty. We prepare our students to apply their knowledge and skills from psychology to create a socially just and equitable society.
  The Department of Psychology offers a B.A. degree, a minor program, course options for general education requirements and electives, service courses for other majors, and three graduate options leading to the M.A. degree in School Psychology, Counseling Psychology (MFT) and Academic Research in Psychology. Faculty with specializations in each area contributes to all programs and options in the department. For more information, please visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/psychology/.
  
  Humboldt State University sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). The Humboldt State University campus in Northern California is in close proximity to several thriving Native American tribes and communities. Humboldt State currently has the largest percentage of Native American students in the CSU system and has over 30 Native American faculty and staff many from local area California Indian tribes. HSU is home to a number of leading Native American programs including the Indian Tribal Education and Personnel Program (ITEPP) and the Indian Natural Resource, Science and Engineering Program (INRSEP). There are also many opportunities at HSU to conduct research, teaching and community work on Native American history and cultures in Special Collections at the HSU library. The Humboldt Room in the Library has fantastic resources for tribally focused archive materials from the region. HSU strives to build a supportive and inclusive Native community and engages with Native communities through various initiatives and opportunities like the annual California Indian Big Time and Indigenous People's Week and a chance to network with other faculty and staff as part of the HSU Council of American Indian Faculty and Staff. For more information, please visit: www.humboldt.edu/nasp
  
  APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio:
  Click here to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/99813
  
  
• Letter of Application;
  
• Curriculum Vitae;
  
• Diversity Statement, include your understanding of the barriers facing Black, Indigenous, and other people of Color (BIPOC) in higher education and your past and/or future contributions to inclusive student success, including equitable access and outcomes through teaching and professional or public service. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any contributions they have made towards the inclusivity of students from the LGBTIQ+ community. (2 page limit);
  
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically
  marginalized and/or minoritized;
  
• Statement of Research Interests;
  
• Teaching Evaluations, if available;
  
• School Psychology Professional Certificate/License;
  
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
  
• Names, contact information, and affiliation of three (3) professional references.
  Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.
  
  Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Psychology, or Humboldt State University to:
  Francis J. DeMatteo, Ed.D., NCSP, Search Committee Chair Department of Psychology
  Humboldt State University
  One Harpst Street
  Arcata, California 95521-8299
  Phone: (707) 826-4047
  Email: Francis.DeMatteo@humboldt.edu
  
  APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than January 15, 2022. Early response is encouraged.
  
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
  
  HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
  
  It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Evidence of required degree(s), certifications(s), or licenses(s) will be required prior to the appointment date. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies. Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education (or activities only part of which are qualifying) will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agreements. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus, unless otherwise stated.
  
  A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily as a condition of employment with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
  
  Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a condition of employ-ment. CSU employees in positions with duties that involve regular contact with children or positions which supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in EO 1083. Upon appointment to this position, the successful candidate(s) will be notified of and required to acknowledge their CANRA reporting status.
  
  Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.
  
  New faculty employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits. Staff employees covered under bargaining agreements 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, C99, E99, M80 and M9 hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2018 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits
  
  If accommodations need to be made during the recruitment and interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 826-3626 or hsuhr@humboldt.edu
  
  
  
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