Edu - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of School Psychology, ESPRMC - Tenure/Tenure Trac...

About the role

The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling at The University of Alabama invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level courses and provide university supervision for practica/internships in school psychology;
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive agenda of research and scholarship in school psychology and related disciplines;
• Contribute to instructional and other program activities in both the on-campus and distance learning (hybrid) programs in school psychology;
• Provide effective mentorship and advisement to promote school psychology graduate students’ professional competence, skill development, and research and scholarship, including doctoral dissertations;
• Contribute to initiatives and activities in the department and college;
• Provide leadership in service and outreach to the university, school districts/other agencies, and profession of school psychology;
• Pursue external funding for research, teaching, and service.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in school psychology or allied field prior to the Fall 2026 start date;
• Eligible for licensure as a doctoral level psychologist in Alabama and commitment to obtain this state credential upon hiring;
• Eligible for certification as a school psychologist in Alabama and commitment to obtain this state credential upon hiring;
• Evidence of research productivity leading to publication;
• Commitment to responsive and ethical practice and excellence in graduate preparation programs;
• Experience with graduate curriculum standards in school psychology;
• Commitment to supporting a range of student needs and backgrounds in graduate preparation programs;
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students across the college and university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in school psychology from a NASP-approved and/or APA-accredited program in school psychology prior to the Fall 2026 start date;
• Evidence of success in prior graduate instruction, program development, student mentoring, and dissertation advisement;
• Evidence of leadership in professional associations commensurate with experience and status;
• Demonstrated experience providing school psychological services to different student and school populations;
• Experience with instructional technology applications and distance delivery methods for graduate education;
• Ability to provide and supervise direct service to schools, professional associations, and other agencies;
• National certification in school psychology (NCSP).

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in school psychology or allied field prior to the Fall 2026 start date;
• Evidence of research productivity leading to publication;
• Commitment to responsive and ethical practice and excellence in graduate preparation programs;
• Experience with graduate curriculum standards in school psychology;
• Commitment to supporting a range of student needs and backgrounds in graduate preparation programs;
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students across the college and university.

Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Pay

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Contact Information

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit: a cover letter, CV, 3-4 references, and unofficial transcripts. Only completed applications will be considered for review. Materials can be submitted online at https://careers.ua.edu.

Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. June Preast (jlpreast@ua.edu).

About the University

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.

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