Millersville University Hiring for Tenure Track Assistant / Associate School Psychology Professor, Department of Psychology (Begin at Millersville, PA Full Time

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Department:

Psychology

Working Title:

Tenure Track Assistant / Associate School Psychology Professor, Department of Psychology (Beginning August 2024)

Classification:

Assistant/Associate 24910/24920

Nature of position:

Tenure-Track

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Department of Psychology in the College of Education and Human Services welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate position beginning August 2024. We seek candidates who share our commitment to advancing social justice issues and instilling within future generations of school psychologists a deep understanding of the impact of systemic and structural racism on the social-emotional wellbeing and academic success of minoritized youth. We seek candidates with expertise in bilingual school psychology (e.g., assessment, intervention, etc.) or working with culturally and linguistically diverse students. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented communities and applicants who demonstrate a sincere desire to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within the schools.

The candidate hired will have the opportunity to contribute to both our undergraduate program as well as our growing specialist level (Ed.S.) program in School Psychology through curriculum development, community partnerships, leadership opportunities, and the supervision and training of future school psychologists. The Millersville University Educational Specialist Graduate Program in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychology (NASP). We prepare our students for comprehensive and integrated service delivery in accordance with the NASP Professional Standards. Millersville University school psychology alumni are eligible for school psychology certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and to become Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP) via NASP. Upon graduation, 100% of our alumni are hired as school psychologists in local Pennsylvania school districts or Intermediate Units, and are employed in several other states (i.e., DE, MD, FL, IL, etc.).

A priority at MU is faculty commitment to serving diverse populations and enhancing students’ diversity, equity, and inclusion competency through teaching, research, clinical training, and/or service. The school psychology graduate program embraces a social justice and advocacy orientation. We are committed to increasing diversity within our program and the field of school psychology. Thus, the qualified applicant must demonstrate an alignment with this mission. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, scholarly or creative work and department and university service. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.

Minimum qualifications required to be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate include having an earned doctorate and a minimum of five years of full-time teaching experience (or its equivalent) and scholarship commensurate with this rank.

A complete application comprises the following:

• A Cover Letter summarizing how the applicant’s education and experience match the required qualifications of the position.
• A current Curriculum Vitae.
• A Teaching Philosophy that includes the applicant’s commitment to inclusive and equitable learning and to working with diverse populations of students.
• A summary (2 – 5 pages) of Scholarly and/or Creative Activity Plan outlining 3 – 5 year agenda involving undergraduate or graduate students.
• Copies of registrar-issued unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress (the successful candidate will be required to provide registrar-issued official transcripts from the issuing institution(s) directly to the Provost’s Office by the start date).
• Three current letters of reference, (applicant to submit names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of individuals who will be contacted to upload current letters of reference directly to a confidential website).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education and conveniently located near Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, and NYC. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf.Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree (or ABD) in School Psychology (or a related field) is required as well as eligibility for National Certification as a School Psychologist (NCSP) and School Psychology certification in Pennsylvania.
• An official transcript showing conferral of the doctoral degree is required by date of eligibility to apply for reappointment to the 2nd year (i.e., January 30, 2023). (In the event that the doctorate is not completed by the specified date, the faculty contract will be terminated effective as of the end of the first year of employment).
• Knowledge and skills to teach graduate courses in school psychology such as psychological assessment, consultation, applied behavior analysis, classroom and school-wide behavior such as interventions, practicum, or internship.
• Knowledge and skills to supervise graduate students in field activities and placements.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.
• Ability to conduct and supervise scholarly activities.
• Commitment to serve diverse populations and to social justice advocacy within the field of school psychology.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Ability to support preparation of accreditation materials.
• Evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview and teaching demonstration.
• Successful reference checks.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in School Psychology from an APA or NASP Approved/Accredited Program.
• Evidence of research and teaching effectiveness.
• Experience with nondiscriminatory assessment.
• Experience supervising graduate students in field activities and placements.
• At least one-year experience as a School Psychologist (including experience with assessment and school-based interventions).
• Knowledge and skills to teach undergraduate courses such as general psychology, developmental psychology, statistics, and research methods, applied behavior analysis, or tests and measurements.

Job Description:

EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses in school psychology such as assessment, consultation, applied behavior analysis, classroom and school-wide behavioral interventions, practicum or internship and undergraduate courses in applied behavior analysis, child development and related areas in psychology.Faculty are expected to hold regular office hours as well as be able to teach in a variety of delivery modalities.
For details, please see:

• The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27);
• The Millersville University Promotion Statement and particularly Section V.C.1 Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 9-11); and
• The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Teaching Effectiveness and Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities (pp. 3-4).

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:Sustain growth in scholarly and/or creative activities within one’s field of study. Millersville has a broad definition of scholarship including activities such as peer-reviewed publications and presentations, research projects, the development of experimental programs, offices held in professional organizations, papers delivered at national and regional meetings of professional societies, regional and national awards, grant acquisitions, editorships, program-related projects, consultantships, additional graduate work, contribution to the scholarly growth of peers, innovations in teaching, initiatives that enhance student success, obtaining/maintaining professional licensure, and teaching related professional development.
For details, please see:

• The CBA, Article 12.B.2, Continuing scholarly growth (p. 28);
• The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.2 Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 11-13); and
• The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Continuing Scholarly Growth (pp. 4-6).

SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR COMMUNITY:Provide service on an ongoing basis by contributing professionally to department and university governance, the professional community and/or the community at large, in a participatory, developmental, or advisory capacity. Candidates must be willing to participate in undergraduate- and graduate-level curricular activities including assisting in activities associated with maintaining program approval at the state and national levels.
For details, please see:

• The CBA, Article 12.B.3, Service: contribution to the University and/or community (p. 28)
• The Millersville University Promotion Statement, particularly Section V.C.3 Service: Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 13-15); and
• The Millersville University Tenure Statement, particularly the section titled Service, Contributions to the University and/or Community (pp. 6-7).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise interns, practicum students and graduate assistants as well as thesis and dissertations as needed as well as other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence. Participate in activities that support program goals that enhance student learning and serve the needs of the department. Additionally, faculty are expected to actively engage in curricular development and evaluation, and co-curricular, assessment, and accreditation activities.
PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate program in psychology and graduateprograms in clinical psychology, school psychology, and school counseling. The successful candidate will be joining a department of currently14 faculty who employ diverse pedagogies and are committed to providing our students high quality, collaborative learning opportunities through innovative courses, student research opportunities, and community-based internships. Our faculty are highly respected in their areas of expertise and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, in their field placements, and in campus life. As such, we are seeking candidates with evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and/or the potential to be excellent teachers and mentors in scholarship and service.Essential Functions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/classroom environment.
• Teach courses face-to-face at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Speak in a clear voice and hear spoken words.
• Read and write the written word and higher-level statistics/mathematics.
• Manage classroom activities.
• Record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date:

09/22/2023

Posting Close Date:

10/27/2023

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition:

https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11084