Assistant Professor School Psychology

About the role

The School Psychology program, within the Department of Education and Human Services at Lehigh University, invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor with a specialization in intervention research with neurodiverse populations. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027. Lehigh University, founded in 1865, is a highly ranked research university serving over 7,500 students (≈5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students) and employing nearly 600 full‑time faculty, located in Bethlehem, PA within the Lehigh Valley (population >840,000) near New York City and Philadelphia. The College of Education offers five programs, including School Psychology, and hosts interdisciplinary centers such as the Center for Promoting Research to Practice, Lehigh University Autism Services, the Center for Community‑Driven Assistive Technologies, and the Centennial School. The School Psychology program prepares EdS and PhD level school psychologists, is APA‑accredited and NASP‑approved, uses an eco‑behavioral model, offers a Pediatric School Psychology specialization, and faculty frequently collaborate with regional hospitals including Lehigh Valley Health Network and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate‑level coursework aligned with the APA and NASP accredited School Psychology program curriculum, including health/pediatric school psychology, school‑wide programs to address health care needs of students, child psychopathology, and/or advanced school and family interventions.
• Opportunity to teach classes in the Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) program within the College of Education if the candidate holds the BCBA credential.
• Engage in scholarly activities (research, publication, grant pursuit).
• Participate in program, departmental, college, and university service.
• Pursue external funding to support research activities and graduate student preparation.

Requirements

• Earned a PhD in School Psychology or a closely related field by the date of employment.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain licensure as a Psychologist in Pennsylvania.
• Hold or be eligible to hold National Certification as a School Psychologist (NCSP).
• Have applied or research‑based experience working in settings that frequently collaborate with schools (e.g., hospitals, pediatric clinics, community agencies, Head Start programs, etc.).
• Experience obtaining or pursuing external funding to support research and graduate student training (preferred).