Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology - College of Education, University of Idaho

Posted: Thursday, October 25, 2007

Open for Recruitment: September 27, 2007 - November 16, 2007
Announcement #: 10000098299
Salary Range: Competitive and Commensurate with Qualifications
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Location: Moscow

Materials Required:
Online Application (click to apply)
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
One or Two Sample Publications
Contact Information for 3 References

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Counseling and School Psychology, Special Education, Educational Leadership (CASPEL)

The University of Idaho is a high research activity, land-grant institution committed to undergraduate and graduate-research education with extension services responsive to Idaho and the region's business and community needs. The University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

As part of its statewide, land-grant mission, the University of Idaho's Counseling and School Psychology program invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track assistant professor with specializations in school psychology. The successful candidate will be engaged in instruction, outreach, scholarly activity, and field-based supervision in a NASP approved school psychology program.

The Counseling and School Psychology program offers advanced degree programs at the Master and Educational Specialist levels at Coeur d'Alene and Moscow, Idaho. The program's unique dual degree approach prepares candidates for both the school counselor and school psychologist certification. The above program position will be located at the UI main campus in Moscow. Faculty may be expected to travel to other locations in Idaho and use distance technologies to deliver the program state-wide as part of UI's land-grant mission.

Programs in Counseling and School Psychology are accredited by three professional organizations: Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE). The school personnel programs are accredited by NCATE and approved by the Idaho Department of Education.

The Position:
The Counseling and School Psychology Program seeks candidates who, in their teaching, research and service, model school psychology as an intellectual, collaborative and ethical practice. Successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high quality instruction, scholarship, and outreach. Candidate must be able to contribute to the program's certification and degree programs at the Master and Educational Specialist levels in both school counseling and school psychology. Because the program offers a dual-degree curriculum in both school counseling and school psychology, the idea candidate will possess certifications and experiences in both areas. Other responsibilities include participating as a member of the Counseling and School Psychology team and the department (CASPEL-Counseling and School Psychology, Special Education, Educational Leadership). The faculty are expected to advise Master and Educational Specialist students; engage in outreach, and supervise field experiences. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals in school districts and will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity. Program faculty are dedicated to serving students, providing service to rural communities and professionals and at-risk and minority students, and to personal renewal and development.

Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have 1) an earned doctorate degree in school psychology from a NASP approved program, 2) experience as a K-12 school psychologist with evidence of capacity to work collaboratively with K-12 professionals, 3) hold or be eligible for certification as a school psychologist, 4) a thorough understanding of school counseling certification as a closely related program in a dual-degree program, 5) evidence of the ability to teach either qualitative or quantitative research, and 6) demonstrated potential for or a record of scholarly research and publication.

Preferred Qualifications:
1) experience teaching at the university level in school psychology, 2) ability to manage and supervise internships and practica, 3) ability to establish partnerships with schools, educational agencies, and other stakeholders, 4) knowledge of NASP accreditation, 5) experiences with distance delivery, 6) experience as school psychologist in a setting with diverse student populations, and 7) preparation in and certification in school counseling and school psychology, with graduate degrees in both areas.

Application Process:
Screening begins on November 16, 2007. The starting date is August 14, 2008. Applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the position description and qualifications; curriculum vitae; 1-2 sample publications if available; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three references to www.hr.uidaho.edu. Printed materials can be mailed to: Dr. Russell Joki, Chair, Search Committee for CASP- UI Moscow, 322 East Front Street, Suite 440, Boise, Idaho 83702.

Salary Range:
The salary range for the position is commensurate with rank, background, and experience. Opportunities for summer employment also exist. Additionally, the UI provides a comprehensive employment benefit program.

The College of Education is experiencing a renaissance in people and programs. Part of that renewal includes hiring more than one-third of the faculty over a three-year time period under new administrative leadership. New faculty will have opportunities to shape the future of the college and the institution and become leaders of education in the state of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. The college seeks academically qualified, enthusiastic, and innovative individuals who display an appreciation for multicultural/global perspectives. With nearly 2000 students, the College of Education is the second largest at the U of I and a major influence in the region. For more information visit the college website at http://coe.ed.uidaho.edu/.

Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's land grant university and is classified as a Carnegie RU/H: Research (high research activity) university. U of I's student population includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse scholars, among them representatives from five regional Native American reservation communities. Its high academic performers include 42 National Merit Scholars and a 2006-07 freshmen class with an average high school grade point average of 3.42. Offering more than 150 degree options in 10 colleges, U of I combines the strengths of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. For information, visit www.uidaho.edu.

Moscow, Idaho is a university town nestled in the rolling Palouse hills. Close to the mountains, rivers, and resorts, Moscow is 80 miles from Spokane, Washington and a one-hour flight from Seattle, Portland, and Boise. The U of I shares over 800 cross-listed courses and many collaborative programs and research activities with Washington State University, just eight miles to the west in Pullman, Washington. http://www.moscow.com.

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer with an institution-wide commitment to diversity, human rights, multiculturalism and community. The University expresses that commitment by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming, supportive campus environment. The University of Idaho provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.