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TThe Department of Psychology invites applications for a One-year, Full-Time, Temporary position in School Psychology to begin August, 10^th 2023. At minimum, candidates should have an Ed.S. from an approved/accredited program in School Psychology. Rank is at the Assistant Professor level with Ph.D. or Instructor with Ed.S. Candidates should be prepared to: 1) teach graduate courses in our NASP-approved school psychology program as well as serving as a mentor to graduate students in a program that is committed to training students in ecological-oriented, comprehensive service delivery and 2) teach undergraduate courses within the psychology department such as Lifespan Development, Child Psychology, Learning, Statistics, Research Methods, or other electives as well as mentoring undergraduate students. Preferred qualifications include: 1) currently licensed or eligible to be licensed through a State Dept. of Education for School Psychology and/or Board of Psychology as a School Psychologist and 2) 2-3 years of experience working in the schools.

The Psychology Department offers a large bachelor’s program; a master’s with options in Experimental and Industrial-Organizational Psychology; and a Doctor of Psychology in Counseling. The psychology faculty is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment for building a successful career.

Review of applications will begin April 28^th and continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/12875 and include:

• A Cover Letter describing their training and teaching interests and a statement on how aspects of diversity would be incorporated into their teaching.

• Curriculum vitae.

• Evaluations of teaching for any graduate or undergraduate courses taught in the past three years, if available.

• Names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested from semifinalists.

• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should call (540) 831-5008 (voice) or (540) 831-5128 (TTY). If you need access to a computer, you may visit our office at 600 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia, or the local Virginia Employment Commission.

Serve as an office assistant-work study in the Department of Psychology.  Duties:  Greet students and visitors in a friendly, professional manner, assist professors with work assignments such as photocopying, scanning, and campus deliveries.  Pick up and deliver mail to campus Post Office; provide office coverage when Secretary is not available, including answering telephone calls, assist faculty in their teaching/research efforts as requested; other duties as assigned.  Required:  Good communication skills; ability to follow directions; and work independently, reliability, familiarity with MS Office software, must be qualified for work-study through the RU Financial Aid Office.  Email your resume, class schedule and student ID number to psyc-web@radford.edu.

The Department of Psychology maintains a list of qualified individuals who may be interested teaching courses for the department as adjunct instructors. If you would like to be considered, please send your contact information and qualifications (resume or vita) to psyc-web@radford.edu.

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