Assistant Professor and Program Director of School Psychology

Job Description

The Director of School Psychology is responsible for coordination and monitoring of the following: program and institutional accreditation; correspondence with the Department of Education (DOE) regarding curriculum approval; course development; student recruitment, selection, and retention; and oversight of student progress. Specific duties include: 

• Ensures that the program handbook, marketing materials, and website are up-to-date;
• Coordinates the application and interview process for school psychology students in consultation with the Graduate Admissions Counselor(s);
• Monitors student enrollment and retention;
• Oversees the student advising process in consultation with the Program Advisor;
• Coordinates new student orientation activities;
• Schedules and chairs informational meetings with students; 
• Facilitates departmental review of assessment materials related to student learning objectives and program evaluation;
• Evaluates curriculum needs;
• Coordinates program-level accreditation efforts;
• Develops course schedules each semester and monitors whether scheduled courses meet student needs;
• Identifies potential adjunct faculty, makes inquiries concerning possible teaching interests, interviews candidates and evaluates credentials, coordinates initial hire with HR, ensures that adjunct faculty are added to courses and the Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC) document;
• Monitors quality of instruction within the department, including review of course evaluations;
• Addresses student and faculty concerns when they arise;
• Monitors extra-contract teaching (i.e., overload) of full-time faculty;
• Provides recommendations and input regarding the Department of School Psychology budget;
• Monitors departmental expenditures, including faculty overage, adjunct pay, and non-compensation items;
• Provides the first level of review during the annual faculty evaluation process.

The Director of the School Psychology program receives a 15 credit hour course release as approved by the Dean each academic year.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX. 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

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