The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development in the College of Education invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology.
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Within this setting, the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
(http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/lthd), one of four departments within the College of Education, includes four distinct programs – School Psychology, Counselor Education, Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology. The school psychology program is nationally recognized and fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program’s curriculum is designed to provide high-quality instruction and field experiences necessary for graduates of the program to deliver comprehensive school psychological services. The program is a hybrid program and offers an Ed.S. degree.
Location
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Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Job Summary. Reporting to the chair of the Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development, the Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology requires a terminal degree and involves the mentorship of graduate students; participation in promoting student success; didactic and practical instruction that includes both face-to-face and online courses, and possible opportunities for summer teaching; maintenance of an active research agenda involving regular publications, grant writing, and professional presentations in appropriate venues; participation in service activities across program, department, college, university, and professional levels; and participation in ongoing program assessment and development. The position is an academic (10-month), tenure-track appointment.
