About the role
Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)
Position summaryTeach graduate courses in school psychology, advise school psychology students, serve on dissertation committees, serve on departmental and university committees, maintain an active research agenda as documented through publications and presentations, and provide service to the university and community.
Qualifications summaryEarned doctorate in School Psychology.
State or national (NCSP) certification as a school psychologist
Minimum 3-years working in the field as a school psychologist
Evidence of scholarship through research publications and presentations
Advanced skills in verbal and written English
Detailed oriented and organized with good analytical skills
Ability to demonstrate inclusivity, civility, and respect for all
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Capable of working closely with other faculty in a team-oriented environment
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Duties and responsibilitiesMust have the ability to teach courses at various times, including evenings and various course delivery formats (virtual, distance, face-to- face, hybrid…etc.,). Some travel to extension campus and internship sites may be required
Ability to teach: a) Psychological Assessment and Intervention courses, b) Consultation in Schools, c) Internship and/or Practicum d) Psychological Testing and e) Professional and Ethics courses f) and other courses in related departmental programs
Stay informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction, and new developments in the school psychology field via professional development activities
Maintain professional development/growth according to personal needs and certification requirements
Maintain an active research agenda demonstrated through presentations at national conferences, and publications. Participate in student dissertation committees, serving as either chair or member
Directly supervises 1-2 graduate assistants. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws
QualificationsEarned doctorate in School Psychology.
State or national (NCSP) certification as a school psychologist
Minimum 3-years working in the field as school psychologist
Evidence of scholarship through research publications and presentations
Advanced skills in verbal and written English
Detailed oriented and organized with good analytical skills.
Ability to demonstrate inclusivity, civility and respect for all
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Capable of working closely with other faculty in a team oriented environment
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Technical competenciesBeginning to Intermediate skill level in MS Office.
Effectively organize a wide variety of documents, files and information in various formats and levels of confidentiality.
Ability to prepare a wide variety of reports and written materials (e.g. correspondence, notices, letters, data analysis, handbooks, minutes, newsletters, etc.).
Ability to teach on various online platforms (zoom, Microsoft Teams, Learning Hub. .etc) and delivery formats (virtual, face-to-face, and hybrid)
Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization.
Be able to build and establish positive working relationships with coworkers, students, and the public
Meet the needs of coworkers, students, and the public, by anticipating, understanding, and responding even when that need is not clearly conveyed.
Feel comfortable working cooperatively and effectively with other departments on campus as well as immediate coworkers and students to help resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance departmental effectiveness.
Be a decision maker that can, with appropriate training, assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the department and students.
Know how to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
A successful individual will be able to meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires the employee to:
-sit for periods of a few hours at a time
-use hands with freedom
-reach out with hands and arms
-stand and walk
-crouch and crawl
-lift and move 50 lbs.
-use a computer and telephone
Work environmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
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