SPSY

							                                        School Psychology

                         School of Education and Human Development
                                          Open Rank
                                  Tenure-Track Faculty Position

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) at the University of Colorado at
Denver announces an open rank, tenure-track, faculty position in the NASP-approved School
Psychology program beginning fall of 2007.

Areas of expertise sought include: academic assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse
learners using alternative strategies, effective strategies for teaching and working with culturally
diverse children and adolescents in urban school settings, classroom applications of mental
health principles, and strategies for supporting teachers in effective, standards-based instruction.
The candidate selected for this position will join a dedicated faculty in the School who focus
their work on improving educational settings for culturally diverse children and infusing
preventive mental health into daily practices of schools and communities. Moreover, we seek
faculty who wish to produce practitioners skilled in response to intervention, early intervening,
consultation, and innovative methods for monitoring student progress.

The Ed.S. program in School Psychology is housed within the division of Counseling Psychology
and Counselor Education and faculty have the option of participating in the School’s doctoral
program in Educational Leadership and Innovation.

Located in the heart of downtown Denver, which has a population that is increasingly diverse
(32% Latino, 11% African American), the School of Education and Human Development,
accredited by NCATE, has taken a leadership role in preparing professionals to work in diverse
schools, agencies and related settings. The SEHD emphasizes collaborative partnerships within
diverse community settings, and currently The School of Education and Human Development
currently has fifty full time faculty, over 2000 graduate students, and a growing undergraduate
student body as well as grant faculty and staff who are responsible for about eight million
annually in grants.

The School of Education and Human Development is one of 11 schools/colleges that make up
the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center. The others are the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Architecture and Planning, the College of Arts and
Media, the Business School, the School of Engineering, the Graduate School of Public Affairs,
the School of Medicine, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Nursing, and the School of
Dentistry. These schools are housed on two campuses—one in downtown Denver, and one at
Fitzsimons in Aurora. UCDHSC is the premier urban research university in Colorado and is
committed to becoming one of the top ten urban institutions in the country.
Major Responsibilities
Develop and carry out a rigorous research agenda, engaging actively with other faculty in the
development and elaboration of research addressing such issues as academic achievement and
mental health in culturally diverse school settings.

In collaboration with faculty in special education, counseling, and educational psychology,
develop and teach graduate courses that prepare school psychologists and related school
personnel and demonstrate a commitment to innovative, research-based academic achievement
and mental health practice in urban communities and schools.

Participate in the design and maintenance of performance-based assessments aligned with NASP
to inform program improvement and renewal.

Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic process for recruiting
underrepresented groups into school psychology.

Work in partnership with agencies to enhance mental health and in a partnership with schools to
enhance the academic achievement of children and adolescents with a particular focus on
partnerships in the diverse urban community served by UCDHSC.

Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate in School Psychology or a highly related field.

Demonstrated success or strong potential for successful university teaching that displays
enthusiasm for the field, a successful history of conveying knowledge to others, and that is or
could be aligned with the changing nature of school psychologists’ roles in schools.

Demonstrated success or potential for strong productivity in research, grant writing and
scholarship with a preference for a focus on problems of practice related to diversity issues in
school psychology and/or school renewal efforts.

Preferred Qualifications
A record of course and program development.

Experience as a practicing school psychologist that reflects a belief in culturally and linguistically
responsive collaboration and prevention.

A history of work in urban communities and public schools that will support the program's
school partnerships and strengthen its ties to the diverse urban community.

A clear understanding of the change process that informs personal engagement in and benefits
from renewal in schools and at the university, and that supports novice and experienced
educators in both teaching and school mental health professions.

A commitment to and respect for diversity as a core principle in fostering effective services to
urban children, youth and families.
A strong belief in academic and mental health services that are collaborative, preventive, and
broadly defined to foster the social, emotional and cognitive competence of children and
adolescents.

An energy that thrives on collaboration with colleagues at the university and in schools.

Employment Conditions
This is a full-time academic year tenure-track position. Opportunity for summer teaching is also
available. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The University of Colorado offers a full
benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at
http://www.cu.edu/pbs/benefits/

Rank: Open
Position availability: August 13, 2007

Application Procedures
Please submit the materials listed below. Email submission is preferred; no faxes please.

1. A letter of application including the candidate’s interests, experiences, and qualifications
   related to the position responsibilities..
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. Transcripts of graduate work with evidence of terminal degree. Unofficial transcripts may be
   sent for application. Official transcripts will be requested at point of hire.
4. Three current references that address the particular requirements for the position.
5. Selected portfolio materials such as examples of research and publications, a research
   agenda/plan, course syllabi, teaching evaluations, teaching philosophy, courses taught,
   partnership activities, involvement with diverse communities, etc.
6. If the candidate has tenure that s/he wishes to transfer, materials requested when an offer is
   made will include:
        a. Evidence of meritorious or excellent teaching (e.g. peer reviews of teaching, student
           evaluations, syllabi, curriculum development, mentoring awards).
        b. Examples of research or creative works (a minimum of three publications)
        c. A copy of criteria used to make decisions about tenure and promotion at the
           candidate’s current institution
        d. A copy of the official letter that granted tenure.

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2006 and will continue until the position is
filled.

All materials received become the property of the University of Colorado at Denver and Health
Sciences Center.

Address inquiries and application materials to:
      Casey Washburn, Coordinator of Faculty Services
      School Psychology Search Committee
      School of Education, Campus Box 106
      University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 173364
      Denver, CO 80217-3364
       Phone: 303-352-3835
       Fax: 303-556-6294

Application materials also will be accepted as Microsoft Word attachments only (not zipped) via
e-mail: casey.washburn@cudenver.edu*

The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center is an equal opportunity
employer and educator committed to excellence through inclusiveness.

The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center requires background
investigations for employment.