University of Delaware Hiring for Continuing Track Assistant Professor, School Psychology at Delaware, United States Full Time

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Job No: 499373
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Newark
Categories: Human Development & Family Studies, Full
Time

University of Delaware

College of Education and Human Development

School of Education

Assistant Professor (Continuing Track) in School
Psychology

The School of Education (SOE) at the University of Delaware invites
applications for an outstanding teacher and leader in School
Psychology. This 9-month continuing track faculty position is at
the Assistant Professor level. The continuing track at the
University of Delaware (see HERE for a description of the
continuing track at UD), includes opportunities for teaching,
service, and leadership responsibilities in the School, gaining
promotion, taking sabbatical, and enjoying the security of a
multi-year appointment. Qualified candidates should be interested
in establishing a long-term career at the University of Delaware.
The start date of the position is September 1, 2023.

We are seeking applicants with a record of, or potential for,
excellence in teaching, leadership, and service in school
psychology. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests
enhance the mission of the School of Education: http://www.education.udel.edu/.
The School of Education is particularly interested in candidates
who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equal
opportunities through leadership in teaching, service, and/or
research, and have experiences with inclusive teaching, public
engagement and outreach. Candidates from underrepresented groups
are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching needs in the program
are in the areas of assessment (cognitive assessment, social and
emotional functioning) and supervision of field work. There are
also opportunities for teaching courses in the successful
candidate’s specific areas of interest in school psychology and to
collaborate with faculty on teaching, service and research
initiatives of national importance.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree from a school psychology program approved by
  APA and/or NASP awarded by the start date
• Two or more years of experience as a school psychologist
  working in schools
• A record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching,
  leadership, and service in school psychology
• The ability to establish collaborative partnerships with state
  and local education agencies to support mutual goals
• The ability to create and support diversity, equity, and
  inclusiveness in all aspects of their work.
• Eligibility for certification as a school psychologist in
  Delaware

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the graduate level in school psychology
  that includes coursework in assessment and supervision of field
  work
• Eligibility for licensing as a psychologist in Delaware.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching didactic and field-based graduate
courses in the school psychology program; coordinating field
placements in conjunction with the Office of Clinical Studies and
local school districts; mentoring graduate students; assuming a
collaborative leadership role in the development, evaluation, and
growth of the school psychology program; providing service to the
School of Education, college, university, state and to the field of
school psychology. In addition, there may be opportunities for
serving on dissertation committees and collaborating on extramural
grant funding opportunities for the training of school
psychologists.

About the School Psychology Program: The School Psychology Program
has a long tradition of excellence and leadership in scholarship,
training, and service to Delaware and the nation: http://www.education.udel.edu/masters/school-psychology/.
The Program engages with school psychologists statewide for diverse
placement experiences. These experiences include rural, suburban
and urban schools, housed in traditional district to charter
settings at the elementary, middle and high school level. Faculty
have published in the leading journals in school psychology and
related areas and have served in multiple leadership positions in
the profession, including president of the National Association of
School Psychologists (NASP) and of the Delaware Association of
School Psychologists. The program is approved by NASP at both the
Specialist and Doctoral levels. Student enrollment is 30-36
students, consistent with NASP guidelines for faculty to student
ratios.

About SOE: The School of Education (SOE), housed within the College
of Education and Human Development, has over 60 full-time faculty
members who serve nearly 600 undergraduate and 360 graduate
students. The SOE offers an undergraduate major in elementary
teacher education and minors in educational studies, educational
technology and race, culture and equity in education. The
department also offers several robust graduate programs at both the
master’s and doctoral level including a Ph.D. in education, a Ph.D.
in educational statistics and research methods, an Ed.D. in
educational leadership, an Ed.S. in school psychology and
interdisciplinary, joint programs with other University of Delaware
colleges, including a Ph.D. in education and social policy, an M.S.
in evaluation science and an M.S. in environmental education.
Supported by the National Science Foundation, the Institute of
Education Sciences and other foundations and federal agencies, SOE
faculty contribute rigorous and methodologically diverse research
that addresses critical issues in education. Their research
programs contribute to many areas, including educational policy,
educational leadership and administration, language and literacy,
mathematics education, the science of learning, sociocultural and
community-based approaches, special education and disability
studies and teacher preparation, among others. SOE faculty are
recognized for their contributions to national and international
conversations about critical educational issues, lead organizations
working to address those issues and provide a range of supports to
the agencies at the front lines of improving educational
opportunities and outcomes.

About CEHD: University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human
Development (CEHD), defined by its commitment to serve children,
youth and families across educational, community and family
settings, comprises two academic units, the School of Education
(SOE) and the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
(HDFS), as well as several centers for education, research and
service. In all areas of teaching, research and service, diversity,
equity and inclusion serve as core values and guiding principles in
CEHD’s mission to prepare students to educate, serve and lead in
diverse schools and communities.

With undergraduate and graduate programs in teacher preparation,
educational leadership, education, human services, human relations
administration and more, CEHD offers academic programs that
integrate classwork with enriching field experiences and research
apprenticeships to prepare students to address the most pressing
educational and human development challenges of our time. Committed
to the development of nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate
students, more than 100 full-time and jointly appointed faculty
members guide students to become educators, researchers, advocates
and leaders in their fields, locally in Delaware and around the
globe. CEHD remains especially committed to serving
first-generation college students and those from underrepresented
backgrounds.

In partnership with local, regional and national organizations,
CEHD identifies critical, real-world problems in educational,
community and family settings, especially within historically
disadvantaged communities, and provides evidence-based solutions
through ground-breaking and timely research that advances theory
while informing practice. CEHD faculty contribute research to many
areas within education and human development, including early
childhood, education and social policy, education leadership and
administration, equity and diversity, disability and inclusion,
family policy and services, the learning sciences, literacy and
language, social determinants of health, social emotional
development, STEM education, and teacher preparation and
professional development.

Numerous foundations and federal agencies support CEHD research,
including the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science
Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, among others.
Since 2019, faculty have garnered $26 million on average in
external funding, and the college ranks among the top nationally in
obtaining federal support for education and human development
research. CEHD faculty are recognized for their contributions to
national conversations about critical educational as well as human
development and family issues, lead organizations working to
address those issues, and provide a range of support to the
agencies at the front lines of improving educational and social
opportunities and outcomes.

Through 10 centers for research, education and public service, CEHD
faculty, staff and students develop and maintain partnerships with
schools, districts, social agencies and other community
organizations to deliver services crucial to the education and
human development of children, youth and families. CEHD centers
support schools and districts in accessing and using research,
deliver professional development for educators and leaders, support
community members with special education needs and disabilities and
provide instruction for children on a thriving children’s
campus.

About UD: Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware
(www.udel.edu) combines tradition and innovation, offering students
a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research
technology. Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the
University is one of the oldest land-grant institutions in the
nation, one of 19 sea-grant institutions, and one of only 13
space-grant institutions. With external funding exceeding $200
million, the University ranks among the top 100 universities in
federal R&D support for science and engineering and has
nationally recognized research (Carnegie rated, very high research
activity) along with a Carnegie Community Engagement Certification.
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages applications from minority group members and
women.

How to Apply:

Using the online system at the University of Delaware, applicants
should submit: 1) a CV, 2) a cover letter that explicitly describes
their ability to meet the qualifications and responsibilities
described above; 3) a teaching statement with evidence of and/or
potential for teaching effectiveness; 4) a 1-page statement
regarding the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusiveness (DEI) in their work, addressing their past efforts,
as well as future plans, to advance DEI in their teaching, service
and leadership. Applicants should indicate their history of
commitment to the success of students from underrepresented groups;
and 5) contact information for at least three references.
Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
Candidates advancing in the application process may be asked to
submit three letters of reference at a later date.

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
encourages applications from all groups, especially minority group
members and women. UD is known for having family friendly policies
and comprehensive benefits options. For more information see
here.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Marika Ginsburg-Block, Search
Committee Chair, at [email protected]. Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled.

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Action
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on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
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of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII
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University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits
unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual
violence.

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