Assistant Professor - School Psychology

Tenure-Track

Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology at Adelphi University seeks to enhance its roster of distinguished faculty through the addition of a colleague with a strong background in School Psychology.  The School Psychology program adheres to the ecological model and aims to graduate school psychologists who are well trained as scholar-practitioners and are well aware of the profound impact culture and social environment have on learning and emotional health. The program is seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to graduate students who are mindful of social justice issues and come from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Candidates will be expected to contribute to our M.A. and Psy.D. programs in school psychology in terms of teaching, scholarship, research, and service.

2. In addition to teaching courses in school psychology broadly defined, applicants will mentor and advise graduate students.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Applicants for this faculty position at the tenure-track assistant professor level must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in School Psychology and will begin teaching no later than the Fall 2024 semester.

2. Applicants must be certified or licensed in school psychology and have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field.

3. Evidence of a publication record would be preferred. Research and scholarship areas are open.

4. Experience interacting with diverse populations (by gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability and sexuality) and/or students of color. 

 

APPLICATION:

 

1. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, selected reprints/preprints, teaching evaluation forms, and three letters of recommendation (please send letters of recommendation to the following link: facultyreference@adelphi.edu).

2. Please submit application materials by January 2^nd. Review of applications will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 

3. Questions should be forwarded to Dr. Dana Boccio at dboccio@adelphi.edu.

4. To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website at https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/open-positions/

 

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $83,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

 

ABOUT ADELPHI:

 

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

 

ABOUT THE GORDON F. DERNER SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY:

 

​​The Gordon F Derner School of Psychology is committed to have a diverse and inclusive faculty and thus especially invites applications from women, minorities, and historically disadvantaged groups.  For further information about the Derner School of Psychology which includes an APA approved PhD in Clinical Psychology, a School Psychology PsyD, and MA programs in General Psychology, School psychology, and Mental Health counseling, and post-graduate programs as well as one of the largest undergraduate majors at Adelphi, please click here: https://derner.adelphi.edu.