Two Tenure-track faculty positions
Assistant/Associate Professor
School Psychology
The Department of Psychology invites applications for two full-time, 9-month academic year, assistant/associate tenure-track professors with expertise in school psychology. These positions include potential for program leadership.
The School Psychology Training Program has a long history of excellence. Developed in the early 1960s, it was the first program in Washington State, the first to adopt full year internships, the first to receive NASP approval in 1989 and the only program in the state to secure paid internships for all students. The Department of Psychology has 23 FTE faculty members, over 200 undergraduate majors, and over 100 graduate majors in mental health counseling, school counseling, school psychology, and experimental psychology. The department has a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty and student body. All university faculty are expected to practice effective teaching, conduct scholarly activity, and perform professional and community service.
RESPONSIBILITIES Applicants for these positions should be prepared to a) teach a range of undergraduate psychology courses, b) teach graduate courses in school psychology, and c) serve on master’s thesis committees. All faculty in the Department of Psychology are expected to have: a) a commitment to scholarly activity, b) the ability to establish a productive research program, and c) the ability and interest in mentoring student research at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Minimum Qualification: An earned doctorate in school psychology or a closely related field with eligibility for certification as a school psychologist by September 16, 2008.
Preferred Qualification: Preference will be given to those applicants who have certification and experience as a school psychologist.
Salary Range: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Employment Conditions:
Pursuant to contract negotiations by the United Faculty of Central and Central Washington University, employment conditions are subject to collective bargaining.
Starting Date: September 16, 2008
Applications: Screening of applications for these positions will begin on December 1, 2007 and continue until the positions are filled. A complete application includes: (1) curriculum vitae; (2) letter of application addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and area(s) of research and teaching expertise; (3) graduate transcripts(sent directly to search chair); and (4) three letters of reference (sent directly to search chair). Applications should be submitted online through the Human Resources webpage: www.cwu.edu/~hr/
Direct inquiries to:
Eugene Johnson, Ed.D. NCSP Phone: (509)-963-2501
Chair, Search Committee Fax: (509)-963-2307
Psychology Department E-mail: johnsong@cwu.edu
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7575
Department Website: http://www.cwu.edu/~psych/
Central Washington University is one of six state-assisted, four-year institutions of higher education in Washington. A regional comprehensive university, CWU offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees in more than 100 academic programs. Throughout its history, the university has distinguished itself in many ways, most notably through its quality teaching and academic programs, its student-centered orientation, and its commitment to research, outreach, international experiences for faculty and students, and provision of life-long learning opportunities to the citizens of Washington. The university is composed of the College of Arts and Humanities, College of the Sciences, College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of Business. CWU's faculty, numbering more than 500, has compiled an impressive record of teaching, scholarship and service. The main campus is located in Ellensburg, a community of 13,000 that enjoys one of the finest living environments of the Pacific Northwest. In the shadow of the Cascade Mountains and only minutes from the Wenatchee National Forest, Ellensburg is situated in the Kittitas Valley, an agricultural region 110 miles east of Seattle, the cultural center of Washington State. Further information about the university is available at www.cwu.edu. For more information about Ellensburg, see www.ellensburg-wa.com.
Central Washington University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Institution. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons of disability. Persons of disability may request accommodation during the application and/or interview process through Disability Support Services. Phone: 509 963 2171. TDD: 509 963 2143. FAX: 509 963 3235.