Director of Clinical Training

Company Description Loyola University Chicago’s School of Education (SOE) is dedicated to developing educators and professionals who lead with expertise, integrity, and a commitment to social justice. The SOE prepares graduates for impactful careers in teaching, counseling, psychology, research methodology, and educational administration across diverse settings. Programs are designed to support professional growth, increased career opportunities, and meaningful personal fulfillment. Whether working in elementary, secondary, higher education, or private, public, and nonprofit environments, faculty and staff collaborate to help individuals realize their full potential as leaders and practitioners. Role Description The School Psycyhology Program in the SOE invites applications for a 3-year renewable non-tenure track full-time faculty position and Director of Clinical Training in the School Psychology program area. The main responsibilities of the selected candidate include the following:Primary responsibility of coordinating and teaching practicum through maintaining and enhancing existing school and clinic partnerships in the community and with site-based clinical supervisors. This includes building relationships with on-site supervisors, securing practicum placements, and collaborating with school psychology faculty in school psychology graduate training.Share the responsibilities with other full-time faculty in the program to advise and mentor students across programs as assigned to ensure students are supported and complete the program on time.Share in the responsibilities with other full-time faculty in the program to serve as a Capstone Director and committee member for students in the EdD program.Engage in service to the school psychology program and the SOE including, but not limited to, shared governance committee work as well as attend monthly SOE-wide meetings.Attend and support facilitation of the annual new student orientation, new student open house, and end of year celebration in the school psychology program.Collaborate with all program faculty to review and make admissions decisions for the EdS, PhD, and EdD programs. We seek candidates who will collaborate with colleagues across the program, SOE, and larger university to build an inclusive and welcoming school psychology program that fosters belonging for all students. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in assessment, prevention, intervention, and individual and systems-level consultation and collaboration within a MTSS framework. Candidates will also demonstrate a strong commitment to urban education and dedication to serving a historically minoritized P-12 student body in the greater Chicago area consistent with Loyola University Chicago’s commitment to advancing social justice through transformative education. Lastly, candidates will demonstrate a commitment to collegiality and collaboration within the School Psychology programs and larger SOE and University community.