The University of Southern Mississippi Assistant Professor School Psychology Position Announcement

20 Sep 2023    

Assistant Professor School Psychology Position Announcement 

The School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning August, 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic scientist-practitioner, behavioral School Psychology training program which is APA accredited and NASP-approved, and has a course sequence approved by the Behavioral Analysis Certification Board (BACB). The School Psychology program emphasizes research mentorship, diversity, and training in evidence-based practices. Research and applied interests are open but should be consistent with a behavioral school psychology approach and contribute to the program emphasis on DEI. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in behavioral consultation, prevention of emotional and behavioral disorders in preschool children, behavioral assessment and intervention in multi-tiered systems of support, academic assessment and intervention, applied behavior analysis in traditional school settings, and behavioral parent training. Additionally, our faculty have several ongoing, grant-funding research projects being conducted with several schools and clinics within our community. Doctoral students provide psychological services through the Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), an integrated in-house training clinic staffed by students and faculty from the School, Counseling, and Clinical Psychology training programs. The CBH serves a diverse clientele from the community including assessment and treatment and allows for close supervision of school psychologists-in-training by program faculty. We hope to recruit applicants interested in proving clinical supervision of practicum students in our in-house training clinic and at school-based practicum sites, as well as mentoring graduate student research. 

The School Psychology program is one of four doctoral programs in the School of Psychology. The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Counseling, Clinical, & School), a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology and an MPCAC-accredited Master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Opportunities to obtain post-doctoral supervision during the licensure process (including mentorship, professional development) and/or to collaborate on research are available. More information can be found at www.usm.edu/psychology. 

Hattiesburg is located approximately 70 miles north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and 100 miles from New Orleans and is a great place to live. Hattiesburg offers a unique blend of high standard of living at reasonable costs. In fact, in 2014, Hattiesburg was recognized by Livability.com as one of the nation’s top 10 college towns. 

Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until position is filled. Contact Dr. Emily DeFouw (emily.defouw@usm.edu) to inquire about the positions. A completed application will include 1) a cover letter which addresses research and teaching and how these may contribute to the program’s emphasis on behavioral school psychology and diversity, equity and inclusion, 2) a CV, 3) names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested following initial review), and 4) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) and 5) up to three representative manuscript reprints (optional). The University of Southern Mississippi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 

Click here to apply or visit https://jobs.usm.edu 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain a robust program of research. 

2. Teach undergraduate and graduate classes including graduate level practicum courses involving the clinical supervision of students in our in-house training clinic and at school-based practicum sites. 

3. Obtain licensure in the state of Mississippi (note that MS does not require postdoctoral hours). 

4. Seek extramural funding. 

5. Contribute to the mission of the university and profession through service activities. 

6. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in School Psychology or related fields (by August 2024) and completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship. 

2. Applicants must be eligible for licensure as a psychologist in the State of Mississippi 

Preferred Qualifications 

1. Demonstrated record of, or potential for, conducting research, obtaining extramural funding, and high-quality teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Research and applied skills consistent with a behavioral approach to School Psychology. 

Quick Link for Posting 

https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=3670&site=1