Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Education and Educational Technology

Educational And School Psychology

The Position:  The Department of Educational and School Psychology (EDSP) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level to begin January 2008.

Required qualifications for the position include a doctorate in School Psychology (graduates from NASP/APA accredited programs are preferred), certification as a School Psychologist, and experience as a practicing school psychologist. The preferred qualifications include a minimum of two years of experience teaching in higher education in addition to an established record of scholarship as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview(s) which may include a teaching demonstration. All applicants must be work eligible.

Qualifications:  Duties for the position include teaching undergraduate courses in educational psychology and educational assessment, and graduate courses in our school psychology programs which include, but are not limited to: clinical practica, assessment, internship supervision, and dissertation advisement. Additional responsibilities include committee work, advisement of graduate students, and university service. The successful candidate may also be assigned to perform work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education.

The EDSP department currently consists of eight full time tenure track faculty members and two full time temporary faculty members housed within the College of Education and Educational Technology. The department houses three centers: The Child Study Center, The Center for Educational and Program Evaluation, and the Center for Rural Gifted Education. In addition to providing courses to undergraduate teacher preparation students, the department offers an undergraduate minor, serves as the home for an honors available to Teacher Education students, a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, and NASP accredited specialist (Ed.S.) and doctoral (D.Ed.) programs in school psychology.

How to Apply:  Send a letter of application including: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required before hiring), 3) three current letters of reference or three names along with contact information,  4) evidence of teaching excellence and publication samples, and 5) a statement of teaching and research interests to: Gurmal Rattan, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational and School Psychology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1175 Maple St., Indiana, PA 15705. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted immediately and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V, and is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Developmental Education Specialist  – Department of Developmental Studies
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Full Time Tenure Track Position

Position: Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a position with the Department of Developmental Studies as a Developmental Education Specialist.  This is a generalist position in the field of developmental education with a specialty in developmental mathematics, supported by background and experience.  The position is a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant level to begin in August 2008.

Qualifications:  An earned doctorate in developmental education, mathematics education, educational psychology, or related field required; at least three years of professional teaching experience at the post-secondary level; professional post-secondary teaching experience in developmental mathematics; professional classroom or lab experience working with diverse populations of developmental students at the post-secondary level; and a knowledge of the current literature of developmental education. Additional developmental education experience may include:  experience with first year programs or courses, developmental advising, professional post-secondary teaching of other developmental courses or skills courses.  Teaching experience at the masters or doctoral levels, and participation in post-secondary educational experiences related to developmental education will enhance the credentials of applicants through the screening process. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during interviews, which may include a teaching demonstration.  All applicants must be work eligible.

Duties: Travel to any campus of IUP to teach assigned sections of DVST courses related to experience or expertise; developmental advisement; interpret diagnostic test results; work with DVST and IUP faculty and staff to develop, coordinate, or supervise peer assistance programs; serve on department, college, and university committees; participate actively in all aspects of the coordinated Department of Developmental Studies Program; and engage in professional development and continuing scholarly growth in accordance with the collective bargaining unit.

How to Apply: Send an application packet that includes a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference to Paul Hrabovsky; Department of Developmental Studies; 202 Pratt Hall, IUP; Indiana, PA 15705; Telephone (724) 357-2729.  Completed application packets must be received by December 15, 2007.    IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and is a member of the State System of Higher Education. Go to www.iup.edu for additional information concerning the university.

The Developmental Studies/Act 101 Department was formed in 1985 and serves as both an academic support program for the entire undergraduate student body and a comprehensive freshman year program for students displaying evidence of a developmental profile. Programs offered include: credit-bearing courses, Supplemental Instruction, walk-in tutoring, study skills workshops, intensive advising/counseling, and a pre-college program.

The University:  With its original 1875 building still standing at the heart of its campus, Indiana University of Pennsylvania has a long tradition of academic excellence and receives frequent accolades, including designation as one of The Best 357 Colleges in a Princeton Review book by that name. The university provides an intellectually challenging experience to nearly fourteen thousand students at three campuses, all easily accessible from Pittsburgh and the Middle Atlantic region.  IUP is the largest member institution of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the only one authorized to confer doctoral degrees.

Academic offerings include more than a hundred undergraduate majors with a variety of internship and study abroad programs, more than forty master’s degree programs, and eight doctoral degrees.  Unusual opportunities for research at all levels and the Robert E. Cook Honors College provide special challenges for academic growth.  The variety and quality of instruction are characteristic of a big university, yet at IUP, close, one-to-one relationships develop within the teaching framework, and a strong sense of community prevails.

Professional Studies in Education Faculty Position

Position:  The Department of Professional Studies in Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to begin August 2008. The department strongly encourages applications from scholars of diverse backgrounds with a commitment to multicultural education.  Our rapidly expanding and varied graduate programs require additional faculty with expertise in quantitative and qualitative research.  Preference will be given to candidates with background in early childhood education (PreK-4), literacy, or teaching English Language Learners.  In addition to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, faculty members advise students, engage in scholarly activities, serve on departmental and university-wide committees, conduct research, write grants, supervise undergraduate and graduate field experiences, and serve on dissertation committees.  Both teaching and supervision at off-campus sites and branch campuses will be a responsibility for the successful candidate.

  Qualifications: Candidates should have successful teaching experience in PreK-8 schools, an earned doctorate in education or a related field at the time of appointment, and a demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, scholarship.  Candidates must communicate effectively, participate in on-campus interviews and make a presentation to the faculty.  All applicants must be work eligible.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, located in a rural community in southwestern Pennsylvania, has an extensive network of connections with urban and international schools. The Department of Professional Studies in Education is a progressive department that continues to expand Professional Development Schools, develop varied programs, promote research possibilities for faculty, and provide a setting where creative teaching strategies are encouraged. The department offers programs to prepare PreK-4 teachers and graduate programs to prepare educators for basic and higher education, all of which involve faculty supervision of field experiences and/or internships.

 How to Apply:   Applications will be accepted immediately; the review process will begin immediately; and applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. E-mail applications are not acceptable. Interested applicants must submit a letter of application addressing professional background, research interests, and teaching experience. Please include curriculum vitae, three (3) letters of professional recommendation (including contact information), and official transcripts.  Submit materials to: Chair, Curriculum and Instruction Search Committee, Professional Studies in Education, 303 Davis Hall, 570 S. Eleventh Street, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705-1087.

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