Assistant or Associate Professor in School Psychology

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Educational Psychology

Position Overview

The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas seeks a tenure-track Professor at the Assistant or Associate level in the School Psychology program. This position is a nine-month appointment beginning August 18, 2024 with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and education. We are committed to attracting candidates with demonstrated interest and skill in integrating cultural and individual diversity in scholarship and mental health practice in the field school psychology. We actively encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.

The University of Kansas School Psychology program has a doctoral (Ph.D.) and an educational specialist (Ed.S.) program. The Ph.D. and Ed.S. programs are approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and accredited by the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The Ph.D. program is also accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and has been continuously accredited since 1986. In addition to the Ph.D. and Ed.S. programs in school psychology, the Department of Educational Psychology offers Ph.D. and master’s degrees in counseling psychology, development and learning, and research, evaluation, measurement, and statistics. The Ph.D. program in counseling psychology is also APA-accredited.

The University of Kansas is a major educational and research institution with over 29,000 students on five campuses, 2,600 faculty members, and service centers throughout the state. The main campus is in Lawrence, a vibrant, thriving community of more than 90,000 that is just 40 miles west of Greater Kansas City and 20 miles from the state capital. KU, a member of the Association of American Universities, consistently earns excellent ratings for its academic programs from U.S. News and World Report. It has also committed itself to expanding its innovative research and commercialization programs. The special education program consistently ranks number one among public institutions.

At the University of Kansas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our culture and university strategic plan. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged, noting the value that differences bring to our organization, students, staff, faculty, and community. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

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Job Description

Teaching - Teach core school psychology courses (.40 FTE).

• Teach graduate level courses in areas of School Psychology during the academic year—two 3.0 courses per semester is the general expectation, with opportunities to teach additional courses during the summer if desired.
• Advise and mentor Ed.S. and Ph.D. graduate students in the School Psychology program.
• Supervise candidates in field experiences.
• Direct Ed.S. and Ph.D. research projects.
• Chair and serve on doctoral examination committees for students in the School Psychology program.

• Create, develop, and advance a scholarly research agenda.
• Produce research suitable for research publication in refereed journals or other scholarly outlets in school or educational psychology and related fields.
• Produce research suitable for presentation at scholarly conferences (e.g., American Psychological Association or National Association of School Psychologists).
• Be consistently and regularly engaged in the pursuit of external funding to sustain their research program.
• Mentor students in the development of research skills and the production of scholarly products.

• Serve on the School Psychology Program Committee.
• Serve on committees for the Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education, and University of Kansas.
• Collaborate with department, School of Education & Human Sciences, and campus colleagues.
• Maintain active participation on committees within and outside of the university.
• Represent the School Psychology Program and the field of school psychology to the university and research and professional communities.

Required Qualifications

To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor:

Contact Information to Applicants

David Hansen
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application includes a cover letter identifying professional interests and goals, a curriculum vita, a complete set of official graduate transcripts, three samples of scholarly work, and three reference letters. If available, evidence of successful teaching should also be submitted.

In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application. The response must be within 4,000 characters or less.

• Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds, and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Review of applications has been extended to January 2nd, 2024. 

Application Review Begins

02-Jan-2024

Anticipated Start Date

18-Aug-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.