Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling - Open Rank - School Psychology

Join Our School Psychology Faculty at CSUSB!

The School Psychology program at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is seeking a tenure-track, open-rank faculty member to join our team beginning August 2027. Our Ed.S. program prepares future school psychologists to provide evidence-based, culturally responsive services that support positive outcomes for children, families, and schools.

We are looking for a collaborative scholar-practitioner who is passionate about preparing the next generation of school psychologists. The position includes teaching graduate courses, mentoring students, supervising practicum and internship experiences, developing an active program of research and scholarship, and contributing to the university and broader professional community.

Our program emphasizes data-based decision making, ecological approaches to service delivery, equity, social justice, and culturally responsive practice. We especially welcome applicants who bring experience working with diverse students, families, schools, and communities and who are interested in contributing to a supportive and collaborative graduate training program.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of school psychology training while developing your own teaching, research, and professional interests within a diverse university community.

Position: Tenure-Track, Open Rank – School Psychology

Start Date: August 2027

Institution: California State University, San Bernardino

Responsibilities include:

•Teaching School Psychology graduate courses
•Advising and mentoring graduate students
•Supervising graduate students working in practicum and internship positions in local schools
•Engaging in scholarly activity through an independent line of research
•Engaging in curriculum development
•Engaging in service to the School Psychology program, College of Education, University, School Psychology profession, and community
•Assisting the program in maintaining CTC accreditation and obtaining NASP accreditation
•Seeking external funding (e.g., to support research activities, personnel preparation, and/or service activities)
•Actively participating and collaborating with faculty colleagues across the College of Education

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

• Degree in hand by time of appointment. A doctoral degree from a NASP and/or APA accredited School Psychology program or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment / candidates graduating by August 2027 will be considered
• Must be eligible for, or hold, the Pupil Personnel Service Credential in School Psychology by the time of appointment
• Knowledge and experience using evidence-based practices to support positive outcomes with Pre-K–12 youth, their families, and school personnel
• Demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated record of or potential for success in research, scholarly, and/or creative activity in an area relevant to the field of School Psychology

• Knowledge and training in Applied Behavior Analysis in Pre-K–12 settings
• Expertise in bilingual and multicultural school psychology
• Experience mentoring and supervising graduate-level students working in Pre-K–12 settings
• Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
• Licensed Psychologist or Licensed eligible
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) or NCSP eligible

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The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

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The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling (SRC)

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For more information regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Cathleen Geraghty Jenkinson

Assistant Professor, School Psychology
(909) 537-5634
Cathleen-geraghty.jenkinson@csusb.edu

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover letter that includes:
   1. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy (can be included in CL or separate)
   2. A statement of your research experience/plans (can be included in CL or separate)
   3. A statement how you will serve the CSUSB community, including students and the campus at large
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or students evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List – names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.

Formal review of applications will begin November 23th and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=563679&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11248