Job Responsibilities
Strong preparation for teaching graduate level clinical courses that prepare students for licensure as a licensed specialist in school psychology is required.
College level teaching experience, instructional technology skills and the ability to serve on and chair thesis committees for students in the Master of Arts in Psychology General program are preferred.
May supervise the work of student and / or graduate assistants. The successful candidate is expected to teach in another specialty area based on his or her academic preparation.
Having experience teaching undergraduate or graduate psychology courses is looked upon favorably. In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to be productive scholars and active in service to students, the College, and the community.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in school psychology;
- Evidence of scholarship (i.e., refereed journal publications, professional conference presentations);
- Eligible for licensure as a school psychologist in Texas (i.e., LSSP) and, if not licensed, commitment to prepare and apply upon receipt of contract;
- Teaching experience;
Knowledge of NASP and APA standards; and
Commitment to goals to engage in required productivity and professional involvement associated with promotion and tenure.
Additional Information
Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals.
HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith.
The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, Scripture and a Christian Worldview, and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University.
Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.
As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.
As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.
Disclaimer
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