The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Capella University invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor in School Psychology. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses across our masters, education specialist, and doctor of psychology offerings in school psychology. There may also be some opportunity to teach related courses or shared courses that include clinical or applied psychology learners.
Essential Duties Responsibilities:
- Utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction from a pre-designed curriculum.
- Serve as a faculty advisor to school psychology learners. Utilize your professional expertise to provide relevant feedback and ensure successful completion.
- Be available within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) by phone, email, and in the courseroom to ensure learners receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.
- Travel within the US to participate in face-to-face/in-person residencies.
- Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the learning experience.
- Establish high standards and ensure learners understand how they will be evaluated.
- Adhere to University policies and procedures.
- Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.
- Participate in other activities based on university needs.
Job Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.
- Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning and organizing of course objectives.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.
Work Experience:
- Three years of teaching experience preferred.
- Professional experience in the discipline with a minimum of two years required for undergraduate level and three years required for graduate level.
- Research, scholarship, or achievement in the discipline required for graduate-level; in addition at the doctoral level, experience with how to conduct and oversee research in the discipline required.
- Minimum of three years professional assessment / counseling / therapy / intervention experience. Minimum of two years, preferably four years, teaching at the graduate-level in psychology or counseling.
Education:
All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution. Copies of required certificates and licenses and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees with the institution and conferred degree and date must be attached.
- Earned doctorate degree in School Psychology or closely related field.
Certificates, licenses and registrations:
- Current license/certification as a school psychologist required.
- National Certified School Psychology (NCSP) credential preferred.
- Dual licensure as a psychologist preferred.
