Director School Psychology (PsyS) program

Director School Psychology (PsyS) program

POSITION

The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Spalding University is hiring a Director for our new Psychology Specialist (PsyS) program in School Psychology. The 3-year program (two-year MA plus an internship year) will be housed in the same School as our nationally renowned PsyD program, which has been fully APA accredited since 1989. Candidates for the position must hold a doctoral degree in School psychology, preferably with or immediate eligibility for licensure in KY as a psychologist.

JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                     

We are seeking candidates who possess the knowledge and skills to have oversight of all aspects of the program, including the curriculum, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and recruitment and retention of students. Additionally, as a tenure-track member of the faculty, the Director will be expected to achieve a strong balance across the three domains of teaching, scholarship, and service. First, they will be strong teachers who utilize best practices in teaching and enjoy student mentoring and supervising. Second, they will be thoughtful scholars with either a record of presenting and/or publishing in their chosen research interest areas or demonstrated promise to do so. Third, they will possess strong interpersonal skills and a cooperative spirit to work collegially with others on university and departmental service committees. The position offers scheduling flexibility (other than class and meeting times) and faculty members are encouraged to use up to eight hours per week in research, consultation, direct service (e.g. private practice) and/or supervision. Opportunities are available for licensed psychologists to engage in direct service as part of our Faculty Practice Plan, where faculty are able to see their own private practice clients in the Center for Behavioral Health (https://behavioralhealth.spalding.edu/). Additional contract supervision for doctoral students on practicum may also be available.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary administrator and contact for the PsyS program
• Teach graduate courses in the School of Professional Psychology
• Develop or continue a scholarship interest area (and create opportunities to mentor students in their own scholarship)
• Contribute service to the department and university (e.g., active participation on committees)
• Attend faculty and departmental meetings and events
• Assist with recruitment and retention of students

Assist with oversight of faculty teaching in the PsyS program

SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS                              

• Must hold a doctoral degree in School Psychology, preferably from an APA accredited program 
• Preference for candidates who are license eligible or hold a valid license as a psychologist in Kentucky
• Teaching and supervision experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Must have knowledge of School Psychology regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
• Established research interests strongly preferred, but not required
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Must have strong communication skills in oral and written forms

INTERRELATIONS
 

• Must have an appreciation and respect for the diverse, intersecting identities of students and colleagues
• Will have regular contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students
• Individual and group faculty mentoring available for the first year of employment

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Brenda Nash, SOPP Chair at bnash@spalding.edu

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance and long-term disability, paid time for volunteering, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2,000 students at the bachelors’, master’s and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service.  Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community. 

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.