Visiting Assistant Professor - School Psychology Program

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Job Description:

The Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology at the School of Education, UAlbany, is multidisciplinary and devoted to research, teaching, and service in the use of psychological principles to promote lifelong growth, learning, and development in multiple life roles and contexts. Four disciplines are represented in the department: Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology and Methodology, School Psychology, and Special Education. The Division of School Psychology ascribes to a cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation and is committed to the teaching of evidence-based practice embedded within a multi-tiered service delivery model. A particular strength of the program is its community relationships, with numerous collaborative partnerships at the local and state level that involve students over their training sequence. This affords opportunity for enriched teaching/supervision experience.

The Visiting Assistant Professor in School Psychology will teach in the division's APA-accredited Psy.D. program and NASP accredited CAS program in School Psychology. This position is available for a one-year term.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach a 3-3 course load. One course would include supervision of students on their internship which includes maintaining communication with site supervisors and conducting site visits each semester. Other courses to be determined based on the needs of the Division.
• Participate in the evaluation of student portfolios and comprehensive exams.
• Advise assigned Psy.D. and CAS advisees.
• Participate in division, department, and school faculty meetings.
• Participate in the admissions process for CAS and Psy.D. programs.
• Contribute to other division/department service activities as needed.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Division Director, School Psychology
• Supervises the following positions: N/A

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in School Psychology degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 21, 2027.
• Licensed/License eligible in the state of New York.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching.
• Experience and/or interest in clinical supervision.
• Experience and/or interest in child/adolescent psychotherapy and crisis intervention.

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment
• In-person teaching

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment)

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