Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology (34665)

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Working Position Title
 Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology (34665)
Classification Title
 Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Number
 00034665
Posting Date
 02/07/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
 03/04/2024
Business Unit Description
 Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Temporary
FLSA
 Exempt
Job Code
 2090
Union Representation
 Non-Union
Union Code 
 N/A
Unit/Department
 Psychology
College/Unit
 College of LA&S Dean
Division
 Academic Division
Location
 PM 409
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
 https://www.niu.edu/clas/psychology/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
The School Psychology Program of Northern Illinois University (NIU) seeks applications to a one-year renewable full time visiting faculty position (non-tenure track) starting August 2024. The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology with a specialization in school or educational psychology, licensure (or licensure eligible) as a psychologist, a strong academic background, a record of scholarship, and experience as a school psychologist. The faculty member is expected to contribute to the NASP approved Specialist in School Psychology Program, and to the APA accredited PhD School Psychology Program and be prepared to teach graduate school psychology program courses, teach undergraduate courses in psychology, supervise students in beginning and/or advanced practica, and assist with administration and coordination of the school psychology program.

With approximately 16,000 students, Northern Illinois University (NIU) is one of the largest public universities in the state of Illinois. NIU strives to improve outcomes for all students by identifying and removing barriers that disproportionately hinder the academic achievement and student experience of historically and currently underserved populations. The AACSB-accredited College of Business provides a highly engaged learning experience for approximately 2,000 undergraduates and 900 graduate students and is deeply committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all of our students, staff, and faculty. NIU's geographical reach extends beyond its main DeKalb campus (65 miles west of downtown Chicago, 60 miles from the O'Hare International Airport, and 40 miles west of Naperville - a booming community with one of the best school systems in the nation.) to satellite campuses in Naperville, Rockford, Hoffman Estates, and Chicago as well as to students online.
Position Summary
The faculty member is expected to contribute to the NASP approved Specialist in School Psychology Program, and to the APA accredited PhD School Psychology Program and be prepared to teach graduate school psychology program courses, teach undergraduate courses in psychology, supervise students in beginning and/or advanced practica, and assist with administration and coordination of the school psychology program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, in collaboration with program faculty:
Participate as a core faculty member in the school psychology program.
Teach 3 courses per semester each academic year. Courses might include but are not limited to School Psychology practicum, Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in School Psychology, assessment and therapy courses, and undergraduate teaching of child development, lifespan development, or a developmental/school lab course.
Participate in research activities with faculty and co-supervising student research activities.
Coordinate with program faculty for program admission and participate in admission activities such as interviews, information sessions, etc.
Serve on program and departmental committees, as appropriate.
Assist program director for program activities related to APA and NASP accreditations.
Minimum Required Qualifications
The position requires a doctoral degree in psychology with a specialization in school or educational psychology.
Candidate must hold licensure as a psychologist or be license-eligible.
A strong academic background and a record of scholarship or exhibit the potential for establishing such a record.
Candidate must have experience as a school psychologist.
Additional Requirements
N/A
Preferred... For full info follow application link.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.