Assistant Professor of School Psychology

Position Title

Assistant Professor of School Psychology
Department/School: School Psychology Department, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary

The psychology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Marist University invites applications for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor of School Psychology to begin the fall of 2027. For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit their materials early in the fall semester. The successful candidate will specialize in School Psychology and teach in both our graduate program (NASP approved MA School Psychology program, here), and our undergraduate program.

Primarily

Instructs graduate and undergraduate students with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology
Engaged in ongoing research and scholarly activities in keeping with requirements for a tenured position
Mentorship of student research
Advisement of undergraduate students
Participation in departmental/school/university activities

Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctorate in Psychology or a related field by Fall 2027 is required.

Essential Functions

• Instruction of graduate and undergraduate students with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology
• Engaged in ongoing research and scholarly activities in keeping with requirements for a tenured position
• Mentorship of student research
• Advisement of undergraduate students
• Participation in departmental/school/university activities

Preferred Qualifications

• University level teaching experience is preferred.

Required Application Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Cover letter that includes a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from various backgrounds and with varying degrees of college preparedness.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid sick time
• 14+ paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD)
• Life insurance
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation
• 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7.
• Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About The Department/School

The psychology department is part of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences which has three other program areas: Crime & Justice Studies, Teacher Education, and Social Work. The psychology department is home to 16 full-time faculty as well as several, valued, part-time faculty. The department offers an undergraduate psychology major and minor and supports graduate programs in clinical mental health counseling and school psychology. The department members have expertise in many domains and work together to create a rich curricular experience for students that includes theory, research, and applied fieldwork.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.

Equal Employment Statement

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.