Lecturer School Psychology Program Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology
JOB SUMMARY:
Adelphi University invites applications for a Lecturer position in School Psychology, non-tenure track, three-year renewable position, beginning Fall 2027. The position will involve: 1) teaching four courses each semester, including three courses in the School Psychology M.A./PsyD. programs, one course in either the General Psychology or Mental Health Counseling masters programs, 2) student mentoring and advisement, and 3) service to the school and university as determined by the Dean of the School of Psychology. Applicants should have professional experience working in schools and with school-aged children and adolescents, with a strong preference for candidates who have at least two years of professional experience practicing as a school psychologist in a school setting. An integrated clinical and educational perspective is strongly preferred. Prior teaching experience is desirable, as is a commitment to mentoring MA students in the completion of their master's theses and PsyD students in the development of their doctoral dissertations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Candidates will be expected to teach eight courses a year at the graduate level – three in the School Psychology programs and one in the Mental Health Counseling or General Psychology masters programs.
- Advising and mentoring of students.
- Service to the school and university as determined by the Dean.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctorate in School Psychology or a related field by the date of hire.
- At least two years of professional experience in school setting, preferably in the role of school psychologist.
- Evidence of an integrated clinical and educational perspective, and teaching and mentorship experience is highly desirable.
APPLICATION:
- Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, selected reprints/preprints if available, teaching evaluation forms, and three letters of recommendations.
- Review of applications will begin immediately and will end on December 15.
- To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website: https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/open-positions/.
ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four - Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region. ABOUT THE GORDON F. DERNER SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY: The Gordon F Derner School of Psychology is committed to have a diverse and inclusive faculty and thus especially invites applications from women, minorities, and historically disadvantaged groups. For further information about the Derner School of Psychology which includes an APA approved PhD in Clinical Psychology, a School Psychology PsyD, and MA programs in General Psychology, School psychology, and Mental Health counseling, and post-graduate programs as well as one of the largest undergraduate majors at Adelphi, please click here: https://derner.adelphi.edu.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.
Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.
