Assistant Professor - School Psychology

POSITION: Oklahoma State University is accepting applicants for an Assistant Professor faculty position in School Psychology within the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences, beginning August 2024.

The School Psychology programs are in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences. There are eight complimentary program areas in the School and approximately 40 faculty. The four core School Psychology faculty in the School Psychology area offer and are responsible for an APA-accredited, NASP-approved Ph.D. program, a NASP-approved Ed.S. program, and a BCBA certication track. The program, based upon the scientist-practitioner training model, expects the successful candidate to demonstrate and inuence the accomplishment of this perspective to its students through research, teaching, and professional service. Candidates with this point of view and some experience as a practitioner are encouraged to apply. Small cohorts of full-time students are admitted annually to the programs and there is an identiable group of energetic, curious, and talented School Psychology students resident on campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will value the Oklahoma State University land grant mission and embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community through high-quality and integrated teaching, scholarship, and service. This faculty member will contribute to the program and the eld of School Psychology and will have opportunities to collaborate with nationally and internationally recognized faculty in research and program development to increase the positive impact of the program on the state of Oklahoma, the region, the nation, and the international world. Major responsibilities include:

Teaching graduate courses in the School Psychology program area;

Recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students;

Scholarly productivity indicative of an Assistant Professor seeking tenure at an R1 institution.

Providing service to departmental, college, and university committees, and participating in professional organizations at local and national/international levels; and

Collaborating with faculty in other programs across the campus and engaging in purposeful University outreach to foster productive relationships with local communities.

Ph.D. in School Psychology from an APA -accredited program;

Record of scholarly productivity and evidence of emerging research agenda;

Licensed or license-eligible through the Board of Examiners of Psychologists in Oklahoma;

Strong working knowledge of various research methodologies;

Ability to build productive professional relationships with public schools, colleges, and local communities; and

Evidence of professional service and of efforts in seeking external grant funding.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html.

About the University/Community: Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 master's programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is approximately 65 miles from both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas, providing opportunities for additional dining, cultural, and professional sporting events experiences. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked as one of America's safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information. 

About the Community: The University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive, and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO, and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The process of reviewing applications will begin December 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is lled (contingent upon available funding). Search Chair: Dr. Gary Duhon can be reached at gary.duhon@okstate.edu to answer any applicant questions.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.