Location: Boston, MA
Boston beginning Spring 2024.
The candidate will assume a nine-month, clinical lecturer non-tenure track appointment in the Counseling and School Psychology Department, which houses two APA Accredited Programs in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology, MPCAC-Accredited Masters Programs in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling, NASP-Accredited Masters and Ed.
S. Programs in School Psychology, a graduate certificate program in Applied Behavior Analysis, and a B. A. in Sport Leadership and Administration. We seek candidates with teaching and clinical experience, preferably licensed, who have a commitment to serving students from a wide variety of backgrounds and identities.
Ideally, we seek candidates whose teaching and clinical/supervisory practices display an understanding of the impact of systemic and structural racism and other sources of discrimination on mental health; and/or prevention and intervention efforts.
Applications from individuals from historically excluded and underrepresented communities (e. g. African American/Black, Asian American, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander) are strongly encouraged. We also encourage candidates who integrate community engagement in their teaching consistent with our university’s urban mission ( www. umb. edu/the_university/mission_values ) Responsibilities: The individual in this position would teach
courses primarily online in the M. S. in Mental Health Counseling program as well as teach in person.
The individual would contribute clinical expertise and teach internship seminar courses as well as other content-based courses in the M. S. in Mental Health Counseling program. Teaching assignments may also vary depending on the needs of the department and will include a teaching load of 8 courses across the fall and spring semesters. Requirements: Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education, or related field with 3 years post-graduation experience. Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Psychologist/Health Services Provider in Massachusetts or Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who have experience in conducting clinical supervision and teaching clinically focused courses. The University of Massachusetts Boston is the only public university in the Greater Boston area. UMass Boston serves a diverse urban student population with a high proportion of individuals from racially/ethnically minoritized backgrounds, students from immigrant communities, and students who are the first in their families to go to college. The Department of Counseling and School Psychology is located within the College of Education and Human Development.
For information on our department and degree programs visit our website at http: //www. umb. edu/academics/cehd/counseling. UMass Boston is a federally designated Minority Serving Institution through its designation as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution with a commitment to anti-racism and is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. Application instructions: This is a grant funded position with a current end date of Jun 30, 2026, subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.
Applications: Please submit the following materials through the application portal here: hr. umb. edu/jobs. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references. For more information contact the department chair: ation review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching soul, whose impact is both local and global. We are the third most diverse university in the country - more than 60% of our undergraduate students come from minoritized communities and groups and more than half of our students are the first in their families to attend a college or university.
Thus, our students come to us from richly diverse life experiences and backgrounds; they bring to our classrooms and research settings the robust range of perspectives growing out of the socio-cultural, economic, and historical contexts in which they have lived, along with the challenges they encounter, engage, and strive to overcome. We invite applications from candidates who engage the diverse life experiences of our student body, who appreciate that students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting, and who recognize and articulate how their own life experiences and backgrounds have shaped their journeys, practices, and commitments as researchers, scholars, and educators.
The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, interactionual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, the University of Massachusetts Boston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the university operates.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA/504 Coordinator Andrea Haas or 617-287-xyz X. Applications close: For more details: jobs-search. org/lecturer_boston-c434671/lecturer-counseling-school-psychology-boston_i1969666756
Education jobs encompass a variety of roles within the academic system, such as teachers, professors, counselors, and administrators. These positions are pivotal for fostering learning, personal development, and critical thinking in students. Key features of education jobs include the need for strong communication skills, a passion for teaching, continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs. Moreover, these roles often require a degree in education or a specific subject area, and certifications according to regional regulations. Whether in early education or higher education, these jobs contribute to shaping future generations and societal progression.
Education jobs encompass a variety of roles within the academic system, such as teachers, professors, counselors, and administrators. These positions are pivotal for fostering learning, personal development, and critical thinking in students. Key features of education jobs include the need for strong communication skills, a passion for teaching, continuous learning, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs. Moreover, these roles often require a degree in education or a specific subject area, and certifications according to regional regulations. Whether in early education or higher education, these jobs contribute to shaping future generations and societal progression.
Systems and Discovery Services department.
We seek candidates who are strong collaborators and excited to work in a collaborative and user-centered team environment at an urban public research university library that supports our broadly diverse campus community of approximately 17,000 students and 1,100 faculty in the full range of library resources and services, on and off campus.
We value excellent user experience, innovative library services, effective and equitable intellectual access to resources and collections. Healey Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff to support the community, as part of its organizational commitment to advancing equity, diversity,
and inclusion values and practices in its services and work environment. The Library Systems and Discovery Services Department is responsible for core library digital system infrastructure and the discovery services that support research, scholarship, teaching and learning, and student academic success at UMass Boston.
We strive to strengthen the library systems infrastructure in order to provide a seamless, barrier-free discovery of collections and services. Reporting to the Head of Library Systems and Discovery Services, this position works collaboratively with staff within the department, as well as with other departments in the Library and across campus, to deliver new services, support
the user experience, and enhance operational efficiency related to the library management and discovery systems and applications.
The Systems and Applications Development Librarian will play a key role in enhancing and supporting library management systems and applications, and optimizing integration and interoperability with third-party systems and applications in order to enable efficient workflows and quality services that meet the needs of the diverse user community. They provide the technical knowledge and programming expertise needed for the development, integration, support and security of a wide array of library systems, applications and services; develop custom library applications to create efficiencies of the back-end functions for Library staff; adapt new and existing web technology and tools to improve the patrons’ experience of the Library's online services; analyze, design and implement library systems infrastructures and user interfaces that provide a seamless discovery and access of library resources and services; explore new technologies to identify opportunities for effective application and the potential integration with other university and library systems; provide enhanced reports and data transformations related to library systems and services using various data science libraries.
They assist in the administration and maintenance of library management system and auxiliary systems and other applications; participate in the Library’s usability efforts in evaluating and advancing the library discovery, access, and delivery services; and participate in the development and backssment of a broad range of library technology initiatives and plans. The ideal candidate should have the skillsets of a programmer/analyst as well as of academic librarian with a good understanding of library systems and services related to resource discovery and management, including discovery tools, Open URL link resolvers, Inter Library Loan, user authentication protocols and integrated library systems.
They should possess a thorough understanding of web application development frameworks and current web technologies with broad knowledge of library metadata standards and data analytics and visualization. They should have good time management skills and the ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently; embrace a flexible, responsive and user-centered approach to systems administration and development, adapt to a changing environment with excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
UMass Boston Healey Library environment includes, but is not limited to, Ex Libris’ Alma, Primo VE, Open Athens, ILLiad, Lean Library, CONTENTdm, and various digital collections management and archival management platforms. B. Examples of Duties: ● Design, develop and maintain custom applications and user interfaces in support of seamless discovery and delivery of library services and collections; ● Utilize available APIs and web services, develop or modify API scripts for data feeds and system integrations with third-party applications and systems; ● Provide enhanced reports and data transformations related to library systems and services using various data science libraries to assist the Library in maximizing data driven decision making; ● Assist in analytic reporting from various systems and use a variety of software tools for the extraction, manipulation and visualization of data for use by various systems; ● Research, recommend and adopt standard and emerging tools, techniques, methods and applications to improve efficiencies and provide new services to library patrons; ● Maintain security and access control of library systems to ensure the data integrity and integration; ● Support and ensure the interoperability of our Library management system (currently Ex Libris' Alma), authentication system (currently Open Athens and Shibboleth configurations) and other auxiliary systems; ● Create and implement policies for data integrity and integration, coordinate and perform upgrades, and manage regular feeds of patron data into and out of Alma; ● Troubleshoot problems reported by library staff and follow up with vendor support staff when needed; ● Participate in research, development and, when needed, other library information technology-related projects; ● Perform security reviews, code and system updates, and backup and recovery processes for related library applications; ● Document workflows and standards related to all aspects of the library systems, services, and related applications; ● Provide technical support and training to library staff for library-specific software and equipment when needed; ● Perform other duties as assigned or required.
C. Minimum Qualifications: ● Graduate degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent or a graduate degree in computer science; ● Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse environment; ● Meets five or more of the preferred qualifications for the position.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications for the Position ● Professional experience working with library systems in an academic or research library ● Experience of web and application development and programing Other Preferred Qualifications for the Position ● Experience with supporting and developing one or more ILS and discovery systems; ● Experience with Ex Libris’ Primo, Alma, and Leganto is highly desirable; ● Working knowledge of one or more structured programming languages (e.
g. PHP, Ruby, Python, Perl, Java, etc. ); ● Experience with web application development in a Unix/Linux or Cloud Computing environment; ● Hands-on experience of web technologies including HTML, CSS, Java Script/JQuery, XML/XSLT, JSON, Angular; ● Understanding of Web Services such as REST, SOAP, and other XML-based APIs, experience of integrating multiple software or services via APIs; ● Knowledge of web and user-centered design, backssment methodologies, and usability studies; ● Knowledge of standards and best practices for web accessibility and ADA compliance preferred; ● Experience with Open Athens, Shibboleth, or other authentication systems and protocols; ● Experience with analytics and data reporting and visualization tools such as Tableau; ● Familiarity with digital repositories such as Archives Space, CONTENTdm, Omeka, DSpace, and Islandora; ● Understanding of library data formats and standards (e.
g. MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, others); ● Understanding of digital collection management systems and current library technology standards and access services protocols (e.
g. Z39.50, Open URL, NCIP, DOI, Cross Ref, OAI-PMH); ● Evidence of commitment to user-centered service to students and faculty in an academic institution; ● Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. D. Supervision Received: The Systems and Applications Development Librarian reports directly to the Head of Library Systems and Discovery Services. This position may be hired at the Librarian I, II, III, or IV range, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. To view the current contract governing Faculty & Librarians, please see the 2023-2023 FSU Agreement.
Salary floors are listed on p. 82 of the contract, and are $54,000 for Librarian I, $60,500 for Librarian II, $68,500 for Librarian III, and $78,000 for Librarian IV. Application instructions: Please apply online with your CV, cover letter, and a list of three professional references. For questions about this position, please email Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA/504 Coordinator Andrea Haas or 617-287-xyz X. Applications close: For more details: jobs-search. org/technology_boston-c434671/systems-and-applications-development-librarian-boston_i1970179731
37.5 Weekly Hours 8:20 AM 2:50 PM Daily Elementary Caseload Duties Counseling and Evaluations Onsite-Site Only Start Date ASAP End Date June 14, 2024 Non-Negotiables: Active MA License in School Psychology Must have a Masters Degree in School Psychology Schools Experience is Preferred Incentives: Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance Individualized Weekly Compensation 401(K) Matching Program Advisory Support If you meet the specified requirements and find this opportunity intriguing, we invite you to get in touch with Sarah Cotter , our esteemed Senior Recruiting Advisor, at 678-710-xyz X.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to if you have any inquiries or questions. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_boston-c434671/massachusetts-school-psychologist-hiring-now-boston_i1969878211
