Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology (34665)

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

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Demonstrated experience or potential for supervising professional practices and behavior
• Evidence of the ability to foster meaningful partnerships with districts and agencies
• Experience with culturally and socio-economically minoritized populations
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Physical Demands Summary

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 08/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/15/2025
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary $75,000.06 for 9-month period
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $4166.67 ppp
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae, with names and contact information of three professional references included on the last page of your CV

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76387
Is Background Check Required Yes
EEO Statement Summary

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The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

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