Assistant Professor - School Psychology

Position Information

Working Title Assistant Professor - School Psychology Job Title Assistant Professor Job Type Full-Time Department Counseling and Psychology Job Purpose

Coordinate the school psychology training program, teach classes, advise school psychology students, conduct research, supervise school psychology interns, and be involved in university and community service activities.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Primary responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. Teaching graduate courses such as: Psychological Testing, Assessment and Intervention, Consultation, and other related courses is expected. Ability to teach online required. Candidates are expected to demonstrate and maintain the highest quality of instruction and professional integrity. Expertise in cognitive, academic, and personality assessment is essential. Academic advisement and development of individual students' programs of study, as well as mentoring of school psychology students and interns, is an important part of the position. This includes university-based supervision of school psychology interns and coordination of internships with school-based site supervisors, and serve on graduate research committees. Coordination of the school psychology training program, including continued development and improvement of the program and maintaining standards related to accreditation is required. All faculty members are expected to be continually involved in research activities and engaged in university and community service roles.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. or Ed.D degree in School Psychology or related field from a NASP and/or APA accredited program. Candidate must be Tennessee BOE licensed or license eligible as a school psychologist.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a P-12 school-based school psychologist is preferred. Though not necessary, licensed or license eligible as a Health Service Provider Psychologist in Tennessee will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin January 2023 or August 2023.

Benefits Information

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Details

Screening Date 03/01/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of interest that addresses the required qualifications and duties, curriculum vitae (with pertinent experience), copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email addresses for four references that will be contacted to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Application without all required materials are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

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