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The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick seeks an innovative leader to join our faculty as a full-time Program Director of the Psy.D. program in the Department of School Psychology. This non-tenure track, Assistant or Associate Professor position provides an exciting opportunity to sustain and shape the direction of one of the nation's leading programs in school psychology. The Program Director will play a leading role in cultivating the strategic direction of the Psy.D. program, including engaging in critical program operations (e.g., admissions, student progress monitoring, curriculum development, ensuring alignment of the program with accreditation standards). The Program Director will also oversee student internship placements and provide guidance to the practicum coordinator, ensuring students have access to robust and meaningful practicum and externship experiences. Beyond administrative leadership, this position offers the opportunity to teach courses that align with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs, contributing directly to the education and professional growth of the next generation of school psychologists. For more information about the Department of School Psychology, see: https://gsapp.rutgers.edu/academic-programs/school-department

Minimum qualifications include a doctorate degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or enrollment in an APA-accredited doctoral program at the time of application. It is highly desirable that the applicant is licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of New Jersey. Competitive candidates will exhibit strong organizational and communication skills and have experience in or display knowledge regarding applied psychological practices. The successful candidate will also display leadership potential to contribute to the overall mission and goals of GSAPP and the professional community.

We are a community of scholars and practitioners devoted to scholarly excellence and creating a learning and research environment that seeks diverse perspectives and fosters inclusion and equity. The School Psychology faculty strongly support faculty development, mentorship, and excellence. Rutgers University is conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City, offering rich resources for housing, school systems, cultural events, and entertainment.

Exhibit strong organizational and communication skills and have experience in or display
knowledge regarding applied psychological practices. The successful candidate will also display leadership potential to contribute to the overall mission and goals of GSAPP and the professional community.
A doctorate degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology,
Counseling Psychology, or enrollment in an APA-accredited doctoral program at the time of application.

Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in the state of New Jersey

Review of applications begins February 28th and continues until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, and a personal statement that addresses: (1) experiences that address the key requirements of a Program Director for the Psy.D. program, (2) teaching and supervision philosophy, including contributions that foster equity and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds, and (3) other professional interests. Please provide the names, emails, and phone numbers of three professional references. If available, please also submit a sample of student course evaluations.
Please direct questions to Dr. Elisa Shernoff, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Dept. of School Psychology, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, 152 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway NJ 08854; elisa.shernoff@rutgers.edu. Rutgers