School Psychology OPEN RANK FACULTY (Clinical Instructor to Professor) Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, unofficial copies of credentials/licenses, and three professional reference letters. Official transcripts and reference checks will be required if invited for a campus interview.Only one of the two positions may be filled at the Clinical Instructor rank. This position is only offered for an individual with a specialist-level degree in school psychology and who has extensive work experience in a school as a school psychologist. Either position can be filled at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank.It may be possible for applicants to work remotely.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until both positions are filled.Email Dr. Daniel McCleary with questions at [email protected] Details Position Information Job Title School Psychology OPEN RANK FACULTY (Clinical Instructor to Professor) Classification Title Clinical Instructor, Asst Professor, Assc Professor, or Professor Rank Tenure Information FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Job Description Clinical Instructor:This is a full-time or part-time faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor:This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.Essential Job Functions Clinical Instructor:
Prepares and delivers classes to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
Provides services to the university and the profession.
May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, and advising.
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor:
Performs an equivalent of 24 teaching load credits for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
Provides services to the university and the profession.
Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.
When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.
Non-Essential Job Functions
Clinical Instructor:
May supervise the work of students and/or graduate assistants.
May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor:
May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.
May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.
May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.
May supervise the work of students and/or graduate assistants.
May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Clinical Instructor:
Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Assistant Professor:
Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Associate Professor/Professor:
Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
Skill in effectively teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Skill in conducting recognized research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Physical Demands
Required Education
Clinical Instructor:
Master’s degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. Some fields may allow applicable practical experience to substitute for Master’s degree.Assistant Professor:Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.Associate Professor/Professor:Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.Required Experience and Training The rank of Clinical Instructor is held by an individual who demonstrates practical experience sufficient to teach at the university level, through teaching or profession.The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.The rank of Associate Professor is held by an individual with a proven record of research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, effective teaching, and service to the academic and general communities. The individual must demonstrate excellence in teaching and excellence in either research/scholarly/creative accomplishments or in service. An individual should have held the rank of Assistant Professor for at least three years.The rank of Professor is held by an individual who has a sustained record of research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, effective teaching, and service to the academic and general communities and whose contributions to the profession or field are substantial and are recognized beyond the campus. The individual must demonstrate excellence in all appropriate categories: teaching, research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service. An individual should have held the rank of Associate Professor for at least three years.Preferred Qualifications Clinical Instructor:Terminal degree is preferred. Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.Special Conditions for Eligibility This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.Other Specifications Stephen F. Austin State University is a comprehensive regional university located in Nacogdoches, Texas that recently became a member of The University of Texas System. Enrolling approximately 11,000 students, SFA offers more than 75 undergraduate majors and 110 areas of study within sixacademic colleges – business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, sciences and mathematics, and liberal and applied arts. The university offers degree programs both online and on its beautifully wooded campus nestled in the heart of Texas Forest Country. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This is an open rank Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor position that will be housed in the Department of Human Services and Educational Leadership. It is expected this position will serve the Masters School Psychology program, which is currently NASP -approved. The program is unique in that it offers a distance education track that attracts students working in underserved school districts.Minimum Qualifications:
Specialist-level degree (minimum of 60 graduate semester hours or equivalent) in school psychology. Only one position may be filled at this level (Clinical Instructor). At the specialist level, the candidate must also have significant school-based experience.
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology ( LSSP ) or ability and commitment to becoming an LSSP in Texas.
Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Ability to mentor graduate students.
Commitment to be trained as an NASP Program Reviewer.
Commitment to be trained as an NCSP Reviewer.
Commitment to teaching synchronously via Zoom or related platform.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in schools as a school psychologist.
Experience supervising school psychology practicum and/or intern students.
Ph.D. in School Psychology.
Ability and desire to teach some or all of the following: Research Methods, Assessment, Practicum, Consultation, School-Based Applied Behavior Analysis.
Record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Experience with NASP accreditation.
NCSP applicant reviewer.
Experience with teaching distance education classes.
Required Background Check Yes
Salary Information Commensurate with Experience
Benefit and Retirement Eligibility
This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2024-014 Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 04/22/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, unofficial copies of credentials/licenses, and three professional reference letters. Official transcripts and reference checks will be required if invited for a campus interview.Only one of the two positions may be filled at the Clinical Instructor rank. This position is only offered for an individual with a specialist-level degree in school psychology and who has extensive work experience in a school as a school psychologist. Either position can be filled at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank.It may be possible for applicants to work remotely.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until both positions are filled.Email Dr. Daniel McCleary with questions at [email protected]. Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11335 Contact Information Department Human Services and Educational Leadership Contact Name Daniel McCleary Contact Phone (936) 468-3940 Contact Email [email protected] Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
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Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
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