Lecturer- School Psychology

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: La Crosse, WISCONSIN
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Recruitment Number 5578
Working Title Lecturer- School Psychology
Classification Title Lecturer
Proposed Salary to be Offered $58,500
Appointment Percentage (Budget) 1.0
Position Summary
The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, is recruiting a new colleague in the graduate School Psychology Online Program for a full-time Instructional Academic Staff position to start August 2024 (or sooner). The School Psychology Online Program is an innovative program supported by Graduate and Extended Learning and within the Psychology Department that mirrors the face-to-face program and its strong record of educating future school psychologists who positively impact children’s learning outcomes. Students in the online program are spread across the State and extend the reach of the program to rural and hard to fill positions. The program grants an Education Specialist degree and is accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This position is affiliated with the School of Education and the Dean of the School of Education will provide feedback regarding hiring and personnel reviews to the department. School of Education-affiliated faculty are expected to be engaged in service and scholarly activities that inform and enhance the work they do with prospective teachers.
The faculty in the School Psychology Online Program bring unique skills as practitioners to the online platform for students that are spread across Wisconsin. We prefer an applicant who can contribute in one or more of the following ways: shared leadership in the direction of the online program, engagement in high impact online teaching practices; and increase community outreach and collaboration with schools and other community institutions serving children and adolescents. Graduate teaching expectations are a 4-4 course load and may include courses across the array and aligned with interest and expertise. Other graduate duties include supervision of Ed.S. capstone projects and supervision of student practica and internships. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active scholarship and/or professional development agenda, and providing service to the department, university, community, and/or profession. Academic year salary is competitive and commensurate with experience with excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs.
Position Type Faculty/Instructional
Pay Basis Academic
FLSA Exempt
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No
Required Qualifications
  • Earned Education Specialist (or equivalent) in School Psychology, or a closely related field, by the time of application.
  • At least one year of teaching, pupil services, or administrative experience or the equivalent, as approved by the state superintendent, in prekindergarten through grade 12 settings. The completion of a school psychology Internship counts towards the teaching, pupil service, or administrative experience(s).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Earned Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in School Psychology, or a closely related field, by the time of application.
  • A strong commitment to training in and identity with School Psychology
  • Evidence of potential for effective online teaching involving students in higher education settings.
  • Interest/expertise in collaborating with community agencies to develop high impact learning opportunities for students
  • At least three years of teaching, pupil services, or administrative experience or the equivalent, as approved by the state superintendent, in prekindergarten through grade 12 settings. The completion of a school psychology Internship counts towards the teaching, pupil service, or administrative experience(s).
Physical Demands
Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment
Office/ classroom setting
Miscellaneous Information
Information about your benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
  • excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
  • paid holidays and sick days.
  • sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
  • after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
  • benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.


Learn more at: https://www.uwlax.edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-info/fasl.pdf

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a top-rated, comprehensive University of Wisconsin campus, located in the beautiful Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Known for scholarship, academic rigor, physical activity and a close-knit community, UWL remains dedicated to its century-old mission to train the whole person — “the mind and body.”
UWL has earned a strong reputation nationally for factors such as graduation rates, return on investment and great outcomes for low-income students. It is the No. 2 public college in Wisconsin on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Top Colleges list. And it is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best National Universities.
UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education. UWL has three colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science & Health, as well as the School of Education and the School of Visual & Performing Arts. UWL has about 447 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, including 82% with doctoral or terminal degrees.
UWL has strong student success programs that have contributed to a strong retention rate. This fall, students returned to UWL at one of the highest rates on record with 86.5% of the 2022-23 first-year class retained — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small- town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 19th century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found at Explore La Crosse and Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/

AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI Statement
UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
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SOE Affiliation Yes
Division/College College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit
The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) includes departments and programs in the humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies, as well departments in the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). CASSH continues the established liberal studies tradition of providing curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree.
CASSH is dedicated to providing quality innovative instruction and creative learning experiences which prepares students for future careers and education. More broadly, such learning allows students to continue to develop meaningful, responsible lives. Graduates of the college will have developed the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, to conduct sound research, to understand complex issues, to use knowledge in all aspects of life, to participate meaningfully as global citizens, and to discover and apply carefully considered values.
CASSH faculty and staff are committed to maintaining academic integrity and high ethical standards. CASSH, through its faculty, students, and curricula, also is dedicated to advancing cultural diversity. Furthermore, by developing partnerships and encouraging professional connections, the college works diligently to establish its membership in the broader community.
The academic community within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities supports a strong general education program, nurtures exceptional disciplinary programs, and creates innovative interdisciplinary and international programs, which together promote lifelong personal and professional learning for every individual who comes through their programs

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