Radford University School Psychology Tenure-Track Position

12 Dec 2023    

The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in School Psychology within our M.S./Ed.S. program starting in the Fall of 2024. Area of specialization is open. Responsibilities of this position include: 1) teaching graduate courses in our NASP recognized school psychology program as well as serving as a mentor to graduate students in a program that is committed to training students in ecological-oriented, comprehensive service delivery; 2) teaching undergraduate courses within the psychology department such as Lifespan Development, Child Psychology, Learning, Statistics, Research Methods, or other electives as well as mentoring undergraduate students; 3) supervising assessment and interventions services provided by our graduate students within our psychology training clinic; 4) engaging in a productive and independent line of scholarship; and 5) participating in program, department, college, and university services activities. 

Qualifications for the position include: 1) a doctoral degree in school psychology or a combined clinical or counseling and school psychology APA-accredited and/or NASP-approved program, 2) evidence of potential for independent scholarship, and 3) evidence of potential for effective teaching. Preferred qualifications include interest in teaching and expertise in systems level prevention and intervention, academic and behavior intervention, cognitive assessment, school and clinic based practicum, and research courses that may align with area of research expertise; currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a school psychologist through the Virginia Board of Psychology preferred; and preferred interest in collaboration with other faculty in the administrative oversight and training of students in our on-campus clinic, including community outreach and clinical research/grant opportunities. 

 The Psychology Department also offers a large bachelor’s program; a master’s with options in Experimental and Industrial-Organizational Psychology; and a Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology. The psychology faculty is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment for building a successful career. 

Candidates should have completed the doctoral degree by the August 10^th, 2024 start date.  

Review of applications will begin January 16th and continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/13801 and include:

• A Cover Letter describing their training, teaching, research interests, and a statement on how they incorporate aspects of diversity into their teaching and scholarship

• Curriculum vitae

• Evaluations of teaching for all courses taught in the past three years

• Evidence for potential for independent scholarship, e.g., Examples of manuscripts or publications

• Names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested from semifinalists

• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire